Is periodontal disease reversible?

Gingivitis is an early form of periodontal disease

Most forms of periodontal disease can be prevented with good dental hygiene

Although periodontal disease is thought to be widespread, serious cases of periodontitis are not common

The abbreviation for the periodontal ligament is PDL. Periodontal disease is very occasionally abbreviated to PD.

Technically, no x-ray of the teeth can tell your dentist if you smoke or not. But... X-rays will show signs of bone loss which is most likely due to periodontal disease. Periodontal disease has two types; gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums and is reversible with professional dental care and improved dental hygiene. Periodontitis is inflammation of the gums that results in loss of the bone that supports the teeth and is only remedied by professional dental care. Periodontal disease has long been associated with smoking, meaning people who smoke are more likely to have or develop periodontal disease. Because you smoke doesn't necessarily mean that you HAVE periodontal disease; smoking has been shown to increase the severity and speed of onset of periodontal disease.

It depends on how bad the periodontal disease is. Treatment can be deep cleaning, deep cleaning with surgery and extractions.

George Christensen has written: 'Pathological basis of periodontal disease' -- subject(s): Periodontal disease

calcium supplementation may prevent periodontal disease as it builds a strong jawbone.

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.

It is a type of disease, i think it is something to do with the gum. Definition of periodontal: Refers to the hard and soft tissue, or supporting structures, around the teeth. "Periodontal disease" is a disease of the gum tissues and other tissues around the teeth. "Periodontal" itself is not a disease, it is the gums and other tissues around the teeth. deadpool3763 actually it is this of or relating to periodontics of or relating to the periodontal membrane. or something like thatsorry for deleting the site

Jan Jansen has written: 'Artificial periodontal defects' -- subject(s): Periodontal disease, Periodontal Diseases

If you don't treat the early stages of periodontal disease, often called gingivitis, it can lead to full blown periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, itself, can cause tooth decay, tooth loss, and eventually cause for the need of dentures.

Periodontal disease. Gingivitis.

Stage I periodontal disease.

The jury is still out on this question. Some studies have suggested there is a link between periodontal disease and heart disease, while other studies have found no such link. Certainly, there is no evidence at this time (2013) that periodontal disease causes heart disease. And there is no evidence that controlling periodontal disease reduces one's risk for heart disease. It is possible that concurrent perio and heart disease is simply co-incidental. Both have similar components, inflammation being one.

who discovered peridontal disease and what is the name of the bacteria that causes it.

Gingivitis Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease refers to inflammation of the gums of the mouth. It is also called gingivitis, as well as tooth decay. It is treated by proper dental hygiene.

Several distinct forms of periodontal disease are known. These are gingivitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, adult periodontitis, and localized juvenile periodontitis

I reversed my periodontal by just brushing after every meal and rinsing with peroxide or a mouth wash made for periodontal, and you can find it and any CVS or Wal-greens.

Infection of the gums around the teeth.

yes. there are different types of periodontal disease, some more common in older people and some more common in younger people

Bacterial in almost all cases, viral might occur in people with suppressed immune systems, but it is infrequent and is less often referred to as "periodontal disease".

Periodontal disease is caused by infectious bacteria that gets into your gums and causes inflammation. Many implants are needed because of Periodontal Disease. When receiving a dental implant, you will work not only with an oral surgeon but a periodontist will be heavily involved in order to help your gums heal and help the surgeon with the implant.

Periodontal Disease is the most common disease in the world. Most people don't know they have it.