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Gum Surgery Kent : An Interview with Dr. Hollinsworth, a qualified dentist in Kent

Q. What is periodontal (gum) disease?

A serious bacterial infection of the gums that can destroy the bone that holds the teeth in your jaw. It is caused by the plaque that forms on your teeth everyday. How is periodontal disease treated? Much like diabetes, there is no cure, but the goal is to teach you to control it along

Gum Surgery Seattle : An Interview with Dr. Kang, a qualified dentist in Seattle

Q. Who gets periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease can affect anyone and aggressive forms may even affect children. Genetic susceptibility is a key factor, but so are other lifestyle choices such as alchohol and tobacco use. Tooth grinding or an uneven bite may also contribute to gum disease development and progression. Thos

Gum Disease Bellingham : An Interview with Dr. McRory, a qualified dentist in Bellingham

Q. What is periodontal (gum) disease?

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease or periodontitis, is a condition in the mouth whereby the bone supporting the roots of teeth deteriorates (goes away). The deterioration of the bone happens when bacteria in the mouth make their way beneath the gums. It's the accumulation of dead bacte

Gum Disease Spokane : An Interview with Dr. Doug Brossoit , a qualified dentist in Spokane

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

If we define "cure" as something that needs one treatment and then it never returns, then based on this definition, then no, it' s not curable. However, once it has been diagnosed it can be treated and managed very well in most cases. The less severe it is when it is first diagnosed and treated, the

Gum Disease Spokane : An Interview with Dr. Doug Brossoit , a qualified dentist for moms in Spokane

Q. 1. Can periodontal disease be cured?

If we define "cure" as something that needs one treatment and then it never returns, then based on this definition, then no, it' s not curable. However, once it has been diagnosed it can be treated and managed very well in most cases. The less severe it is when it is first diagnosed and treated, the