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Gum Surgery El Paso : An Interview with Dr. Henderson, a qualified dentist in El Paso

Q. What is periodontal (gum) disease?

Perio = around, dontal = tooth. So periodontal disease is a disease process in tissues surrounding and supporting the tooth. What is the Hygienist's role when treating gum disease? After confirmation of gum disease by a dentist, the hygienist can do procedures to actually treat the active dise

Swollen Gums Austin : An Interview with Dr. Graves, a qualified dentist in Austin

Q. What is periodontal (gum) disease?

Gum disease starts as inflammation in the gums and soft tissues supporting the teeth. if untreated, this inflammation (periodontitis) can lead to bone loss and tooth loss. Of greater concern is how this chronic inflammation impacts the patient's overall health. Recent studies link gum disease t

Swollen Gums Plano : An Interview with Dr. Barnett, a qualified dentist in Plano

Q. What is periodontal (gum) disease?

Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection of the tissues around your teeth that if left untreated can cause bad breath, bone loss and eventually looseness of teeth or even loss of teeth. What are the signs of periodontal (gum) disease? The signs are bleeding, bad breath, swelling of the

Gum Disease Bastrop : An Interview with Dr. Robert T. Wootton , a qualified dentist for moms in Bastrop

Q. 1. What is periodontal (gum) disease?

Periodontal disease is gum and bone disease. The disease process is caused by bacterial toxins and the host response to these toxins. This disease can range from simple gingivitis to severe advanced periodontitis causing the loss of teeth. 2. What are the signs of periodontal (gum) disease?This dis