What is periodontal disease?
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American Dental Association answered:Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease. Listen as Dr. Maria Lopez Howell explains how to prevent, detect and treat periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease. Listen as Dr. Maria Lopez Howell explains how to prevent, detect and treat periodontal disease. More -
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:Periodontal disease is a severe disease of the gums. With periodontal disease, there can be bleeding of the gums, redness, inflammation, separation of the gum from the teeth, infections with pus, and sometimes loosened teeth. Such infections of the gums are common, especially in older adults.
Prevention is important for periodontal disease, and includes brushing your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing at least once a day. Seeing your dentist for regular teeth cleaning and removal of plaque and tartar (calculus) is also vital to prevent periodontal disease.
If you have signs of periodontal disease, your dentist will perform procedures to remove the hardened tartar between the gum and the teeth and stimulate healthy gums. If left untreated, periodontal disease causes deterioration of the gums, pain, bone infections, and tooth loss.
Periodontal disease is a severe disease of the gums. With periodontal disease, there can be bleeding of the gums, redness, inflammation, separation of the gum from the teeth, infections with pus, and sometimes loosened teeth. Such infections... More -
American Diabetes Association answered:The more severe form of gingivitis (a condition in which the gums are red and swollen) is called periodontal disease. In this stage the gums pull away from the teeth. Pockets form between the teeth and gums and these pockets fill with germs and pus. If this happens, gum surgery may be needed to save your teeth. Toxins made by the germs in plaque irritate the gums. They may cause the bone around your teeth to wear away. If you lose bone, you can lose teeth and dentures are hard to fit. These same toxins could travel to your heart and other parts of the body and cause harm.The more severe form of gingivitis (a condition in which the gums are red and swollen) is called periodontal disease. In this stage the gums pull away from the teeth. Pockets form between the teeth and gums and these pockets fill with germs... More -
Healthwise answered:Periodontal disease is another term for gum disease. Long-term infection of the gums, bone, and other tissues that surround and support the teeth causes periodontal disease.
- Healthy gums are pink, firm, and do not bleed easily.
- Gingivitis is periodontal disease in its mild, early stage. Symptoms of gingivitis are red, swollen gums that bleed easily when brushed. Because pain is not usually a symptom of gingivitis, treatment may not be prompt.
- Periodontitis is periodontal disease in its later, more serious stage. Symptoms of periodontitis are gums pulling away from the teeth, leaving deep pockets where bacteria can hide and cause further damage. Periodontitis can progress until it damages the bones that support the teeth. Teeth may become loose and fall out or need removal (extraction).
Early treatment of gum disease may prevent more severe disease, which is harder to treat. Brushing and flossing regularly help prevent periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is another term for gum disease. Long-term infection of the gums, bone, and other tissues that surround and support the teeth causes periodontal disease. Healthy gums are pink, firm, and do not bleed easily. Gingivitis is... More -
Dr. Edmond Hewlett answered:Periodontal disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bone that support the teeth. Healthy gum tissue fits like a cuff around each tooth. When someone has periodontal disease, the gum tissue pulls away from the tooth. As the disease worsens, the tissue and bone that support the tooth are destroyed. Over time, teeth may fall out or need to be removed. Treating periodontal disease in the early stages can help prevent tooth loss.
It can be hard to know if you have periodontal disease. That's why good oral hygiene, regular dental checkups and periodontal exams are so important.Periodontal disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bone that support the teeth. Healthy gum tissue fits like a cuff around each tooth. When someone has periodontal disease, the gum tissue pulls away from the tooth. As the... More -
Dr. Michael T Murray answered:Periodontal disease is an inclusive term used to describe an inflammatory condition of the gums (gingivitis) and/or support structures (periodontitis). The periodontal disease process typically progresses from gingivitis to periodontitis.
Periodontal disease is an inclusive term used to describe an inflammatory condition of the gums (gingivitis) and/or support structures (periodontitis). The periodontal disease process typically progresses from gingivitis to periodontitis. More
