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OSHAWA CLARINGTON
DENTAL HEALTH
CENTRE
Periodontal Dentistry
Periodontal dentistry deals with the structures and apparatus that keeps the teeth sturdy in the jaw bone. Periodontits is a inflamatory disease that causes the gums to swell and ultimately the jaw bone to absorb, causing the teeth to come loose. The periodontist will treat periodaontal disease to establish stability in your bite.
RiskFactors
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Age
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Genetics
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Plaque Buildup
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Stress
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Medications
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Grinding or Clenching of Teeth
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Smoking/ Tobacco Use
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Poor Nutrition
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Other Systemic Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
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Red, swollen and tender gums
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Gums that bleed when you floss or brush
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Continuous bad breath
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Receding gums or pulling away from teeth
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