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   What is gum disease?

   • Gum disease is an infection of this tissue. Your dentist might call it periodontal disease or periodontitis. Gum disease starts when bacteria grow in your mouth. Bacteria build up when you don’t brush your teeth or floss well enough. Without treatment, gum disease can cause swelling, redness, pain, and tooth loss.

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   Do you have gum disease?

   • If you’re worried you might have gum disease, there’s a good reason for that. About half of U.S. adults have gum disease. It’s one of the most common reasons people see the dentist. Also called periodontal disease, this condition may have serious consequences for both dental and overall health.

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   What causes gum disease?

   • Buildup of dental plaque is the No. 1 cause of periodontal disease. Plaque contains many different kinds of bacteria that can potentially infect your gums. That’s why you’re more likely to get gum disease if you have poor oral hygiene. In some people, genes play a role in gum disease by changing the way their immune system responds to bacteria.

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   How does gum disease start?

   • Gum disease starts when bacteria grow in your mouth. Bacteria build up when you don’t brush your teeth or floss well enough. Without treatment, gum disease can cause swelling, redness, pain, and tooth loss. Almost half of adults ages 30 and older have signs of gum disease. About 9% of adults have severe gum disease.

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   Feb 24, 2023 · Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis), also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue around teeth. Without treatment, periodontitis can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. This can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss. Periodontitis is common but can usually be prevented.

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   Nov 5, 2024 · Gum recession is a sign that gum disease is progressing. When gums recede, the gum tissue can pull away from your teeth, forming pockets that can trap even more food and plaque. In later-stage gum disease, these pockets formed in the gums become too deep.

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   Nov 16, 2023 · Untreated gingivitis can lead to gum disease that spreads to underlying tissue and bone, called periodontitis. This is a much more serious condition that can lead to tooth loss. Ongoing gum disease may be related to some diseases that affect the entire body, such as respiratory disease, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis.

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   Periodontitis. Periodontitis, a type of gum disease, is severe inflammation of your gums, with symptoms that include red, bleeding or swollen gums. If left untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss. Treatment may involve deep dental cleaning or, in severe cases, surgery. Regular brushing and flossing can prevent periodontitis.

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   Apr 10, 2023 · Periodontal disease is inflammation and infection of your gums and the bone that supports your teeth. It can be a result of poor hygiene, but some people are more prone to this type of infection. Symptoms may include bad breath, loose teeth and bleeding, swollen gums. There are many treatments available, depending on the severity of disease.

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   Feb 24, 2023 · Treatment may be done by a dentist or a periodontist. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in gum disease. A dental hygienist may work with your dentist or periodontist as part of your treatment plan. The goal of treatment is to thoroughly clean the pockets around teeth and prevent damage to surrounding gum tissue and bone.

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   What Is Gum Disease? Gums are the tissues that surround your teeth and hold them in place. Gum disease is an infection of this tissue. Your dentist might call it periodontal disease or periodontitis.