Patient Education

Ann M. Kania, DDS, DMSc, Inc.

Periodontics & Dental Implants  

345 Saxony Rd., Ste. 203    

Encinitas, CA 92024   

(760) 642-0711   

About Gum Disease

 

What is Periodontal disease?
 

Periodontal disease is the disease of the tooth supporting tissue. The main cause of periodontal disease (gum disease) is bacterial plaque. If periodontal disease is left untreated it could damage the gum and the bone that supports your teeth; this can lead to premature tooth loss and gum recession and other complications.


According to the American Academy of Periodontology, the following are the factors that contribute to gum problems: www.Perio.org

  • Poor Oral Hygiene

  • Smoking

  • Diabetes

  • Genetics

  • Stress

  • Some Medications

  • Teeth grinding

There have also been some new evidence that shows relations between heart disease and gum problems. Also pregnancy complications have been linked to the existence of gum infection.

 

 

 

 

 

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