Periodontal Disease

[section section_anchor=”” is_fullwidth=”” padding=”0″ animation=”” animation_delay=”0″ background_color=”” text_color=”” background_image=”” parallax=”0″ auto_generated=”1″ _made_with_builder=”true”][row][column width=”1_4″ animation=”” animation_delay=”0″ _made_with_builder=”true”][/column][column width=”1_2″ animation=”” animation_delay=”0″ _made_with_builder=”true”][special_heading title=”Periodontal Disease” subtitle=”” heading=”h1″ centered=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/special_heading][text_block text=”<p>The word <i>periodontal </i>means &ldquo;around the tooth&rdquo;.&nbsp; Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth.&nbsp; Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva.&nbsp; If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar).&nbsp; When plaque and calculus are not removed, they <a href="/Periodontal-Disease">More…</a></p>” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][accordion tabs=”[{"tab_title":"Causes of Periodontal Disease","tab_content":"Periodontal disease, which is also known as gum disease and periodontitis, is a progressive disease which, if left untreated, may result in tooth loss. Gum disease begins with the inflammation and irritation of the gingival tissues which surround and support the teeth. The cause of this inflammation is the <a href=\\"\\/causes-of-periodontal-disease\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Diagnosis","tab_content":"Periodontal disease is diagnosed by your dentist or dental hygienist during a periodontal examination. This type of exam should always be part of your regular dental check-up.\\r\\n\\r\\nA periodontal probe (small dental instrument) is gently used to measure the <a href=\\"\\/Diagnosis\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Maintenance","tab_content":"It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but <a href=\\"\\/maintenance\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Mouth \\u2013 Body Connection","tab_content":"Research studies have shown that there is a strong association between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy complications and respiratory disease.\\r\\n\\r\\nPeriodontal disease is characterized by <a href=\\"\\/mouth-body-connection\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Periodontal Disease and Diabetes","tab_content":"It is well documented that people who suffer from diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections than non-diabetes sufferers. It is not widely known that periodontal disease is often considered the sixth complication of diabetes, particularly when <a href=\\"Periodontal-Disease-and-Diabetes\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis","tab_content":"Periodontal disease is characterized by a progressive loss of supportive gingival tissue in the gums and jawbone. It is the number one cause of <a href=\\"\\/periodontal-disease-and-osteoporosis\\"> More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy","tab_content":"Researchers have shown that periodontal disease in expectant mothers actually exposes their unborn child to many different risks, particularly if <a href=\\"\\/periodontal-disease-and-pregnancy\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Disease","tab_content":"Periodontal disease (also called periodontitis and gum disease) has been linked to respiratory disease through recent research studies. Researchers have concluded that periodontal disease can <a href=\\"periodontal-disease-and-respiratory-disease\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Periodontal Disease, Heart Disease and Stroke","tab_content":"Periodontal disease, heart disease and stroke may seem to be unlikely bedfellows, but researchers have found that gum disease sufferers are nearly twice as likely to also suffer from coronary heart disease. In addition, research studies have discovered that oral infection is indeed a risk factor for <a href=\\"\\/periodontal-disease-heart-disease-and-stroke\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Signs & Symptoms of Periodontal Disease","tab_content":"Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive condition and the leading cause of tooth loss among adults in the developed world. Periodontal disease occurs when the toxins found in plaque begin to irritate or inflame the <a href=\\"\\/signs-symptoms-of-periodontal-disease\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Treatment","tab_content":"Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. Your dentist and dental hygienist will evaluate for periodontal disease and recommend the appropriate treatment.\\r\\n\\r\\nPeriodontal disease progresses as the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and gums gets filled with bacteria, plaque, and tartar, causing <a href=\\"\\/treatment\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"Types of Periodontal Disease","tab_content":"Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive disease which affects the supporting and surrounding tissue of the gums, and also the underlying jawbone. If left untreated, periodontal disease can result in loose, unstable teeth, and even tooth loss. Periodontal disease is in fact the leading cause of <a href=\\"\\/types-of-periodontal-disease\\">More…<\\/a>"},{"tab_title":"What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease?","tab_content":"The term \\u201cperiodontal\\u201d means \\u201caround the tooth.\\u201d Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a common inflammatory condition that affects the <a href=\\"\\/what-is-periodontal-gum-disease\\">More…<\\/a>"}]” _array_keys=”{"tabs":"tabs"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/accordion][/column][column width=”1_4″ animation=”” animation_delay=”0″ _made_with_builder=”true”][contact_form_custom form_width=”650″ form_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” form_shortcode=”[contact-form-7 id="7" title="Contact form 1"]” _made_with_builder=”true”][/contact_form_custom][/column][/row][/section]