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What is periodontics?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Periodontology is the branch of science that deals with the health of the tissues supporting the teeth (such as gums and jawbone), as well as their diseases and treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Symptoms of Gum Disease<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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  • Red, swollen gums<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Spontaneous or bleeding during brushing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bad breath<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • A bad taste in the mouth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tooth movement or shifting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Opening of spaces between teeth and rotation (twisting of teeth)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Exposure of the root surface<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Development of hot-cold sensitivity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Factors that Cause and Affect Gum Disease<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    • The primary factor is bacterial plaque (dental plaque).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Tobacco smoking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Diabetes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Hormonal changes (Pregnancy)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Stress<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Genetic factors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Poor nutrition<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Medication use<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Improper dental restorations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Treatment of Gum Diseases<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      • Ensuring oral hygiene<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Removal of soft and hard deposits (dental calculus) that cause gum disease<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Non-surgical treatments and surgical treatments<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        What should be done to prevent gum diseases?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        • Brushing teeth twice a day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        • Cleaning between the teeth (dental floss, toothpicks, interdental brushes)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        • Brushing the surface of the tongue<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        • Regular dental check-ups<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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          Individuals who may be at risk include:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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          • Smokers<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Individuals with diabetes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Pregnant women<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Children in puberty<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Individuals with a family history of early tooth loss<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Don’t forget<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            • Bleeding is the most significant symptom of gum disease.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Brush your teeth twice a day and clean between your teeth.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Be sure to brush the surface of your tongue.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Recurrent gum abscesses may indicate diabetes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Gum diseases can lead to preterm births and low birth weight babies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Gum diseases may cause cardiovascular diseases.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • There is a connection between gum diseases and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • During pregnancy, make sure to have dental hygiene check-ups.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Smoking exacerbates gum diseases and masks the symptoms.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Oral and dental health-related diseases are preventable.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Have regular dental check-ups.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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