Definition of PERIODONTAL

Dentists and Periodontal Problems

In dentistry, cavities are important but they aren't the whole story; what happens to your gums is every bit as vital to your dental health. When you don't floss regularly to keep plaque from forming on your teeth and gums, the gums will slowly deteriorate. Dentists called periodontists specialize in the treatment of periodontal problems, and when the gums have broken down to the point where they can't hold the teeth in place a periodontist may need to provide dental implants, a costly and unpleasant process. But even a periodontist can't keep your gums healthy; that job is up to you.

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However, there is no scientifically sound evidence showing that contact with pets transmits this bacteria in a way that actually leads to periodontal disease in pet-owners, Dr. Villamizar-Martinez says. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "How Unsanitary Is It to Kiss Your Pet on the Mouth?," 2 May 2019 Patients with dry mouth are at risk for a multitude of oral health problems, including decay and periodontal disease. — The Seattle Times, "Washington’s most vulnerable can’t access critical dental care," 23 July 2018 Research has demonstrated links between periodontal infections and chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Among those 65 and older, 70 percent have some form of periodontal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Among those 65 and older, 70 percent have some form of periodontal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Among those 65 and older, 70 percent have some form of periodontal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Research has demonstrated links between periodontal infections and chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Among those 65 and older, 70 percent have some form of periodontal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018

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