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Dr. James Willoughby WHAT IS PERIODONTAL DISEASE?

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Page 1: Periodontal disease Poughkeepsie Dentist

Dr. James Willoughby

WHAT IS PERIODONTAL DISEASE?

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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.

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What are the symptoms of Periodontal Disease?

• Bleeding gums• Bad breath

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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.

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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.

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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.