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Although periodontal disease is thought to be widespread, serious cases of periodontitis are not common
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Can an 18 year old have periodontal gum disease?
yes. there are different types of periodontal disease, some more common in older people and some more common in younger people
What is the most common disease in America?
Gingivitis > leading to Periodontal Disease - is the most common disease in the world.Most people don't know they have it.Read more: How_common_is_gingivitis
How can periodontal disease be prevented?
Most forms of periodontal disease can be prevented with good dental hygiene
What is abbreviation for periodontal?
The abbreviation for the periodontal ligament is PDL. Periodontal disease is very occasionally abbreviated to PD.
Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease and only affects the gums?
Stage I periodontal disease.
What is the treatment for periodontal disease?
It depends on how bad the periodontal disease is. Treatment can be deep cleaning, deep cleaning with surgery and extractions.
What research has been done on calcium and periodontal disease?
calcium supplementation may prevent periodontal disease as it builds a strong jawbone.
What is the name of the disease called for losenning teeth?
Periodontal disease
Peridontal disease is eliminated when all teeth extracted?
By definition, yes. Periodontal means "around the tooth." Periodontal disease is disease around the tooth. If there are no teeth, there can be no disease around the teeth.
What has the author Jan Jansen written?
Jan Jansen has written: 'Artificial periodontal defects' -- subject(s): Periodontal disease, Periodontal Diseases
What is the most non contagious disease in the world?
Tooth decay The most common noncontagious disease is periodontal disease, such as gingivitis or inflammation of the gums. Gum disease is the most common disease in the world, and poor oral health is generally recognised as an indicator of social deprivation.
What dental disease is present on the lower anterior teeth?
Losing teeth due to periodontal disease. Gums can pull away from the tooth, bone can be lost, and the teeth may loosen or even fall out. Periodontal disease is mostly seen in adults. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health.
