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The Best Periodontal or Gum Disease Treatment In Chicago & Glenvie

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The Best Periodontal or Gum Disease Treatment In Chicago & Glenvie

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  1. Periodontitis, also called periodontal disease, is an infection that affects your gums, damaging the soft tissue and eventually destroying the bone that supports your teeth.

  2. Most experts agree that periodontitis begins with plaque, which can be removed by brushing and flossing.

  3. Risk factors for developing periodontal • disease include: • - Genetic predisposition (heredity) • - Gingivitis • - Poor oral health habits • - Tobacco use • - Older age • - Diabetes • - Poor nutrition • - Compromised immunity (leukemia, • HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy) • - Substance abuse • - Certain medications • - Hormonal changes • - Poor-fitting dental restorations • - Poor bite alignment

  4. Signs and symptoms of periodontitis • can include: • - Gums that feel tender when touched • - Gums that have a bright red or purple appearance • - Swollen gums • - Gums that recede (pull away from your teeth), • - making your teeth appear longer than normal • - Pus between your teeth and gums • - New spaces developing between your teeth • - Bad taste in your mouth • - Bad breath • - Loose teeth • - A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite

  5. Proper periodontal care and maintenance are crucial to retaining your teeth and keeping your gums healthy.

  6. Preserving gum health will help you retain your smile and your ability to chew and speak properly.

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