Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a serious infection of the gums and bone that support the teeth, caused by bacteria in plaque buildup.
Definition
Periodontal disease is a serious infection of the gums and bone that support the teeth, caused by bacteria in plaque buildup.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, ranges from simple gum inflammation (gingivitis) to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost. The disease progresses when plaque spreads below the gumline, producing toxins that irritate the gums and trigger a chronic inflammatory response. Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, hormonal changes, certain medications, and genetic susceptibility.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about periodontal disease — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1What are the signs of gum disease?
- 2Can gum disease be reversed?
- 3How is periodontal disease treated?
- 4Is gum disease contagious?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk captures symptom details from callers, shares your practice's periodontal treatment options, emphasizes the importance of timely treatment, and schedules periodontal evaluations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is a serious infection of the gums and bone that support the teeth, caused by bacteria in plaque buildup. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, ranges from simple gum inflammation (gingivitis) to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk captures symptom details from callers, shares your practice's periodontal treatment options, emphasizes the importance of timely treatment, and schedules periodontal evaluations.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk captures symptom details from callers, shares your practice's periodontal treatment options, emphasizes the importance of timely treatment, and schedules periodontal evaluations.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk captures symptom details from callers, shares your practice's periodontal treatment options, emphasizes the importance of timely treatment, and schedules periodontal evaluations.
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