periodontitis
noun
peri·odon·ti·tis
ˌper-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtī-təs 
: inflammation of the supporting structures of the teeth and especially the periodontal membrane
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That still does not prove that preventing periodontitis will hold heart problems at bay: Some other habit or feature of the toothbrushing group could have been the important factor.
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Lola Butcher, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Research has linked periodontitis to high A1C levels, which measures your average blood sugar over the previous three months.6
Chronic inflammation is common with diabetes and periodontitis.
—Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023
Treatment of periodontitis can be non-surgical or surgical.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2024
The results showed signs of a severe gum infection called periodontitis in one of the teenagers.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024
The best way to prevent periodontitis is to practice good oral hygiene.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
The good news is that in most cases periodontitis can be cured.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
Likewise, periodontitis is a risk factor for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), a defining factor of diabetes.
—Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023
Neglecting your dog's dental hygiene can lead to various health problems, including tartar buildup, periodontitis, and bad breath.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2023
Lola Butcher, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Research has linked periodontitis to high A1C levels, which measures your average blood sugar over the previous three months.6
Chronic inflammation is common with diabetes and periodontitis.
—Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023
Treatment of periodontitis can be non-surgical or surgical.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2024
The results showed signs of a severe gum infection called periodontitis in one of the teenagers.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024
The best way to prevent periodontitis is to practice good oral hygiene.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
The good news is that in most cases periodontitis can be cured.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
Likewise, periodontitis is a risk factor for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), a defining factor of diabetes.
—Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023
Neglecting your dog's dental hygiene can lead to various health problems, including tartar buildup, periodontitis, and bad breath.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2023
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periodontitis
noun
peri·odon·ti·tis
ˌper-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtīt-əs
: inflammation of the periodontium and especially chronic inflammation that typically follows untreated gingivitis and that results in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament, formation of pockets around the teeth, and resorption of alveolar bone chiefly in a horizontal direction with loosening or loss of teeth
called also pericementitis
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