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    Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the soft and hard tissues of the teeth, gingiva, and supporting material. Periodontal disease involves both gingivitis and periodontitis. With gingivitis, the gingival tissue is erythematous and edematous. This is caused by the body’s natural response to harmful bacteria that are invading the gums. There also may be bleeding upon probing. The probe depths will be within normal limits. Gingivitis can easily be reversed with regular…

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    Diabetes Diabetes and oral diseases are very closely related. In fact, an alarming ninety three percent of diabetic individuals in the United States also have periodontal disease, according to Sindelar (2013, p. 56). Moreover, diabetes and periodontal disease have a bi-directional relationship; as in diabetes can have a negative effect on periodontal disease just as periodontal disease can negatively affect diabetes. Therefore, maintaining oral health and practicing good oral hygiene is…

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    Periodontal (Gum) Disease

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    Periodontal (Gum) Disease Overview- Periodontal - it is a non-inflammatory disease of the tissues surrounding and holding the tooth, always hits his entire bocca. The cause is the violation of the blood supply to the tissues, resulting in hypoxia, lack of oxygen at this example. In disease there is inflammation due to hypoxia, but due to the overall changes. Causes- The cause of periodontal disease is plaque. This sticky film is composed mainly of bacteria. Plaque forms on teeth when starches…

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    Prompt Periodontal Care for Quick Resolution of Gum Disease You may already have gum or periodontal disease and realize it only when your gums start to bleed. Most of the time, gum problems are not painful during the early stage. If you do not pay attention to gum health, you might wake up one day surprised that abscesses are already oozing and parts of your mouth are already infected. Neglect of gum health can lead to loss of teeth and parts of your jawbone. Periodontic studies in Spanish…

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    How does one acquire periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is a disease that comes from gingivitis. The source of such disease is bacterial growth. Bacterial advancement can be found along with the gums and around the teeth. The disease is avoidable but depending on just how swift the disease goes will be permanent. The main basis of the disease is an absence of proper oral care, smoking cigarettes, and excessive amounts of plaque. Gum disease starts from gingivitis and hits periodontitis…

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    Diabetes affects every part of your health. Going untreated can really take a toll on your mouth. Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease affecting people with diabetes, nearly 22% of those diagnosed. Eventually, periodontitis causes your gums and jawbone to pull away from your teeth, which in turn causes your teeth to loosen and possibly fall out. Not maintain your blood sugar increases the risk of gum problems, which makes diabetes harder to control because the body is more…

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    individual, but also for the social system. According to the WHO “promotion of oral health is a cost effective strategy to reduce the burden of oral disease and maintain oral health and quality of life”.1 Microbes have always been responsible for diseases making them an etiology of periodontal diseases. The microbial interaction for periodontal diseases has been under research from the golden age of microbes in diverse cultures of the world. However, methodic, carefully reasoned therapeutic…

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    Zachary Gray Professor Mary Downing English 112 September 15, 2016 Periodontal Disease, Treatment, and Prevention Americans are living longer and faced with many different diseases that affect all areas of their body. The oral cavity includes the maxillary and mandibular teeth along with the tongue and surrounding gingival tissues and plays a primary role in the first step of the digestive process. With the addition of fluoride to toothpaste and municipal drinking water the incidence of…

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    “The Impact of Periodontal Disease in Our Lives” Periodontal disease is also referred to as gum disease. It can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. It is a chronic infection that begins around the tooth; also, it affects the bone and gums of the mouth. Periodontal disease can affect from one to all thirty-two teeth. Periodontal disease is preventable, but many people are unaware of the symptoms associated with it. Studies show that half of Americans suffer from chronic gum disease. Today,…

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    Is there a connection between postmenopausal osteoporosis and periodontal disease? Osteoporosis and periodontal disease are two major health problems of the geriatric population. Periodontal disease is increasing every day, women with postmenopausal osteoporosis have a higher risk for developing this condition. The social and financial costs of tooth loss are very common among this population. “Osteoporosis Affects more than 20 million people and cause nearly two million fractures per year, most…

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