Statistics For Periodontal Disease Linked To Endocarditis
- Periodontal Disease - Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
Highlights
Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Symptoms of periodontal disease include red and swollen gums, persistent bad breath, and gum recession and loose teeth. Smoking, certain illnesses (such as diabetes), older age, and other factors increase the risk for periodontal disease. If you have periodontal disease, your dentist may refer you to a periodontist, a dentist who specializes in treating this condition. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss and it has been linked...
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Endocarditis
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Periodontal Disease: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Periodontal Disease: Risk Factors
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Periodontal Disease: Introduction
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The word periodontal means around the tooth. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and tissues that surround and support... Read more »
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