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What Is Periodontitis? What Causes Periodontitis?
Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Periodontitis means "inflammation around the tooth" - it is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. All periodontal diseases, including periodontitis, are infections which affect the periodontium. The periodontium are the tissues around a tooth, tissues that support the tooth. With periodontitis, the alveolar bone around the teeth is slowly and progressively lost. Microorganisms, such as bacteria, stick to the surface of the tooth and multiply - an overactive immune system reacts with inflammation. Click here to read the full article... If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease, then book a free consultation at our NW3 (Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, NW6) dental clinic. Our friendly and highly skilled dentists and cosmetic consultant are here to help you understand your ongoing dental health options. Tags: oral health, dental health, gum health, gum disease, endodontist, root canal, bad breath, halitosis, gums, periodontist, periodontal, oral hygiene, Periodontics, dentist, dental, NW3, Swiss Cottage, Finchley, NW6, hampstead Categories: General Dentistry News |
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