Advanced Periodontitis: in this final stage of gum disease, the fibers and bone supporting your teeth are destroyed, which can cause your teeth to shift or loosen. This can affect your bite and, if aggressive treatment can't save them, teeth may need to be removed. How do I Know if I...
There are three main stages of gum disease: The stages of gum disease are progressive and can result in eventual tooth loss if left untreated. The earlier that this disease is identified and treated, the better your chances are to keep your teeth for the rest of your life. Schedule your...
How Your Dentist Will Diagnose Gum Disease+ 1. Medical History 2. Pocket Depth Measurement 3. Dental X-Rays The Stages of Gum Disease+ Stage I: Gingivitis Stage II – III: Slight to Moderate Periodontal Disease Stage IV: Advanced Periodontal Disease ...
Stages of Gum(Periodontal) Disease Stage 1: Gingivitis— inflammation of the gingiva (gums) without bone loss. Stage 2: Early Periodontitis— inflammation of the gingiva (gums) and the surrounding tissues that results in early bone loss. Stage 3: Moderate Periodontitis— inflammation of the ...
The Stages of Gum Disease Gum disease is not only a disease of gums, it is an inflammation and/or infection of the dental tissues that can affect teeth and, in severe cases, even the bone that holds your teeth in their sockets. Medically, or clinically known, as periodontal disease, the...
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Your dentist shares the pictures of your teeth with you, so you’ll be fully informed. But the problem is, you don’t really know what you’re looking at or what to look for. Interpreting dental x-rays isn’t all that hard.
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What is Gum Disease? Well, gum disease is also widely known as periodontal disease. It is caused when there’s a build-up of plaque (the sugars and bacteria that stick to your teeth). Gums tend to become infected and inflamed if plaque isn’t thoroughly cleaned during daily dental routine...