Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease or, Gum disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bones that surround and support the teeth. Gum disease can be divided into the following two stages-

Why Does Periodontal Disease occur?

Primary cause is plaque deposition due to poor Oral Hygiene.
Other factors that can increase the risk of Periodontal Disease are- 
  1. Stress factor
  2. Smokinɡ habits or, chewing tobacco
  3. Hormonal changes
  4. Heredity
  5. Congenital disorders
  6. Blood dyscrasias
  7. General illness
  8. Uncontrolled diabetes, AIDS, or leukemia
  9. Medications e.g. phenytoin, birth control pills etc
  10. Misaligned teeth
  11. Rough edges of fillings
  12. A poor diet that's low in nutrients
  13. Ill-fitting or unclean mouth appliances


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