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| • | It is a gum infection that can damage the tissues and bone around the teeth. |
| • | If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. |
| • | After age 35, about 3 out of 4 adults are affected by some form of the disease. |
| • | The main cause of gum disease is a sticky, colorless film, called bacterial plaque, |
| that constantly forms on teeth. | |
| • | If not removed, plaque can turn into a hard material called calculus. |
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Stages
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| Periodontal disease begins when the bacteria in the plaque around your teeth produce toxins (or poisons) that irritate the gums, causing infection. These toxins can lead to destruction of the tissue and bone around the teeth. When this happens, the gums separate from the teeth to form a pocket - called a periodontal pocket. As more tissue and bone are destroyed, the pockets get bigger and the teeth may loosen. |
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Warning
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| The following signs may give a clue to having gum disease. If you have any of them, | |
| call your dentist right away. | |
| • | Bleeding from your gums when you brush. |
| • | Red, swollen, or tender gums. |
| • | Bad breath or bad taste. |
| • | Loose teeth. |
| • | Gums that have pulled away from your teeth. |
| • | Pus in between your teeth and gums when you press down on the gums. |
| • | A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite down. |
| • | Any changes in the fit of partial dentures. |
| It is possible not to have these warning signs and still have gum disease. Also, most people do not feel pain with the disease. This is why regular checkups are important. | |
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