- How common is perio disease? |
- What is periodontal disease? |
- What causes perio disease? |
- Whats the big deal if I lose a tooth? |
- How can gum disease be prevented? |
- Is there anything else that can affect periodontal disease? |
- What are the signs of gum disease? |
- How is gum disease diagnosed?
As mentioned above, bacteria trapped in a film that stick to the teeth - called plaque - initiate the early changes to the gums. As the plaque matures on the teeth, the disease becomes more established to the point where it becomes irreversible. Though nearly three-fourths of the worlds population has some form of periodontal disease, a genetic predisposition is the single biggest determinant as to how serious each case gets. Once periodontal disease is diagnosed, a variety of factors can affect it.