disease does not lead to loss of bone or tissue around the teeth. However‚ in a prolonged untreated period‚ it can become a periodontitis (Womenshealth.gov). Based on PubMed Health‚ the US National Library of Medicine‚ periodontitis is defined as an inflammation and an infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth (Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth). Periodontitis occurs when resulting inflammation or infection of the gums is untreated or treatment is delayed. Infection and inflammation
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disease is Periodontitis- which is when gum is pulled away from the teeth and forms spaces that become infected. It doesn’t show any sign at first until one is in their 30s or 40s. B. This happens because the body’s immune system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads and grows below the gum line. The connective tissue that holds the teeth in place and the bone is broken down by the bacterial toxins and the body’s natural response to the infection. C. Some risk factors of periodontitis is by smoking
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flossing‚ and regular cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist. This form of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that hold teeth in place. [pic]Back to top Periodontitis When gingivitis is not treated‚ it can advance to "periodontitis" (which means "inflammation around the tooth.") In periodontitis‚ gums pull away from the teeth and form "pockets" that are infected. The body’s immune system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads and grows below the gum line. Bacterial toxins
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DENTAL CASE STUDY The dogs name is Tammy and she is a 13 yr old corgi. She has been brought in because the owner has noticed that she has a smelly breath. Mark has checked its teeth first up and they are pretty bad with extensive Tatar and gingivitis. a few molars of the molars seem very bad as well and will most likely need to come out. She has been booked in for a dental in 2 days but because she is so old she the owner has been advised to do a pre G.A screen on Tammy. We managed to get
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Bleeding or Inflamed Gums: When a patient’s gums become inflamed and bleed‚ they are sometimes referred to a periodontist. These condition if left untreated can cause the teeth to fall out or become loose. This condition is more formally known as periodontitis
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health and periodontal disease: The average person would never think that all four of these topics would coincide with one another. They do‚ each affecting the other as stepping stones towards periodontal disease. Periodontal disease‚ including periodontitis and gingivitis‚ are chronic‚ bacterial infections and inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium (tissues that support the teeth). Periodontal diseases are the most prevalent chronic diseases affecting children‚ adolescents‚ adults‚ and
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A recent survey revealed that close to one-third of the survey participants tell their dentist that they floss when they really do not. This may mean that many people who wouldn’t dream of not brushing their teeth skip flossing without worrying about anything other than displeasing their dentist. Flossing your teeth is important‚ and here are three reasons why just brushing your teeth is not enough. Brushing Only Removes 60 Percent of Plaque from Teeth You may think that brushing removes almost
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Smoking/Cannabis Use and Periodontal Diseases Jamila Areef‚ Lemlem Fessahaye‚ Keaton Toney Howard University Epidemiology November 15‚ 2012 Course Instructor: Ahmed A. Moen‚ DrPH‚ MPH‚ MHA Abstract: In this paper we will be researching periodontal diseases and how smoking is the leading cause to the diseases. From both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies‚ there appears to be strong epidemiological evidence that both smoking tobacco and cannabis confers a
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Not only could that lead to periodontitis (an advanced form of gum disease that comes with symptoms such as bleeding when you brush and gum pain)‚ but studies also find a link between poor oral hygiene and major health issues. Here are some ways that missing the mark on oral care could harm your heath. 1. It may hurt your heart. People with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease compared to those don’t have periodontitis. Researchers aren’t exactly sure
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smile using conservative‚ state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful‚ long lasting foundation of one’s smile. Apart from the routine oral hygiene maintenance‚ other faculties which form the scope of periodontics are treatment of periodontitis‚ depigmentation of oral tissues‚ laser surgeries‚ reattachment procedures‚ gingivoplasty‚ implant surgeries‚ etc. Gum disease is the most common disease that afflicts mankind. It may be 20 years before a patient realizes they have it
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