Smt. Mallawabai Valyal Memorial Charitable Dental Hospital & Research Centre's
PANDIT DEENDAYAL UPADHYAY DENTAL COLLEGE
 (Approved by DCI. Affiliated to MUHS Nashik)
19/1, Kegaon, Solapur - 413 225 Maharashtra - India.        
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Periodontal Disease

Department : Public Health Dentistry

Periodontal diseases are mainly the result of infections and inflammation of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth.

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Causes : Bacteria in the mouth infect tissue surrounding the tooth, causing inflammation around the tooth leading to periodontal disease.

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Warning signs :
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Bad breath or bad taste that won’t go away

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Red or swollen gums

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Tender or bleeding gums

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Painful chewing

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Loose teeth

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Sensitive teeth

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Gums that have pulled away from your teeth

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Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite

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Any change in the fit of partial dentures

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Risk factors: Certain factors increase the risk for periodontal disease:
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Smoking

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Diabetes

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Poor oral hygiene

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Stress

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Heredity

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Crooked teeth

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Underlying immuno-deficiencies—e.g., AIDS

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