For the most part, periodontal disease is not reversible. That means that whatever loss of periodontal attachment has occurred is usually permanent. It does not tend to grow back.
That is not to say, however, that there are not procedures available to improve the condition of the gums. Effectively controlling perio is routine in most dental offices these days.
Talk to a qualified dentist and dental hygienist to find out what options are available to you.
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For the most part, periodontal disease is not reversible. That means that whatever loss of periodontal attachment has occurred is usually permanent. It does not tend to grow back. That is not to say, however, that there are not procedures available to improve the condition of the gums. Effectively controlling perio is routine in most dental offices these days. Talk to a qualified dentist and dental hygienist to find out what options are available to you.
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.
The abbreviation for the periodontal ligament is PDL. Periodontal disease is very occasionally abbreviated to PD.
It depends on how bad the periodontal disease is. Treatment can be deep cleaning, deep cleaning with surgery and extractions.
Stage I periodontal disease.
calcium supplementation may prevent periodontal disease as it builds a strong jawbone.
Periodontal disease
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.
Jan Jansen has written: 'Artificial periodontal defects' -- subject(s): Periodontal disease, Periodontal Diseases
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.
Periodontal disease is primarily caused by bacterial infections in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Although viruses can also play a role in gum disease, bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis are the main culprits in causing periodontal disease.