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General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Elizabeth City, NC |
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Hygiene: Gum Disease |
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Normal,
Health Gums
Periodontal anchor teeth firmly in
place |
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Gingivitis
Plaque and its byproducts irritate the
gums, making them tender, inflamed and likely to
bleed. Un-removed, plaque hardens into calculus. |
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Periodontitis
In time, as plaque an calculus build up
along the gum line, plaque's bacteria begin to break down
the connection between the supporting soft tissues and the
tooth. As the disease progresses, bacteria begin to
attack the bone tissue as well. |
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Advanced
Periodontitis
The gums can recede as more bone and
the periodontal ligament are destroyed. Teeth - even
teeth without decay - may become loose and need to be
extracted. |
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What
you can do to Prevent Gum Disease
- Remove plaque through daily
brushing
- Floss carefully between teeth
daily
- Have your teeth cleaned twice a
year by your dentist
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