Periodontal disease

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periodontium disorder

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• " Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.
• FALLACY: Cavities are the number one cause of tooth loss FACT: Periodontal disease is the number-one cause of tooth loss.
• WHAT IS PERIODONTAL DISEASE? Periodontal disease is destruction of bone and the structures supporting the teeth.
• A dentist specializing in periodontal disease is called a periodontist.
• Periodontal disease is painless and, in the early stages, it is difficult to detect.

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