periodontal disease poughkeepsie dentist
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Dr. James Willoughby
WHAT IS PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
WHAT IS PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
• Periodontal disease is a chronic disease that damages the gums and bone that support our teeth.
• It is the main reason why adult patients lose their teeth.
What are the symptoms of Periodontal Disease?
• Bleeding gums• Bad breath
What is the cause of Periodontal Disease?
• An accumulation of plaque, a soft film of bacteria, around the teeth.
• Inadequate daily oral hygiene allows this plaque to build up. When the plaque builds up over a prolonged period of time the gum tissue becomes inflamed.
• After several weeks the inflammation becomes chronic.
• Chronically inflamed gum tissue can become sensitive and is prone to bleed easily.
What can happen?
• The chronic inflammation of the gum tissue eventually elicits and auto immune response from our body which results in a breakdown and loss of bone surrounding the teeth.
• As the disease progresses, gum tissue may appear swollen and might eventually recede.
• As the bone loss continues the teeth will become loose and shift position. Ultimately the teeth will be lost.
What Can I do to Stop Periodontal Disease?
• Daily flossing and brushing• Regular dental hygiene care
to remove the plaque from your teeth
• For more information please contact our office at (845) 471-4383.