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Causes of Periodontitis

Periodontitis typically happens due to bad dental hygiene. When you don't brush your teeth regularly or don't clean in hard-to-reach places in your mouth, it happens. Learn about the periodontitis causes, symptoms, and treatment for better oral health.<br>

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Causes of Periodontitis

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  1. The main cause of periodontal disease is.. Bacteria! Harmful bacteria in the mouth infects tissue surrounding our teeth. Which then causes the gum around the tooth to become inflamed and painful. Page :02

  2. First bacteria turn to plaque and then to tartar It makes teeth harder to clean. Then, only a dental professional can clean along your gumlines to remove the bacteria. Page :03

  3. Signs of Periodontitis Include: Swollen, bright red gums that bleed even when you don’t brush Pockets of pus-forming under the gum line Receding gums leading to tooth sensitivity Halitosis (bad breath) Tooth decay/cavities Loose teeth Pain when chewing on food Page :04

  4. Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease: Smoking Diabetes Poor oral hygiene Stress Heredity Crooked teeth Underlying immune system diseases Fillings that have become defective Taking medications that cause dry mouth Page :05

  5. Treatments for Periodontitis: During a periodontal cleaning, dentist removes plaque and tartar deposits. The goal is to achieve clean teeth both above and below the gumline. Page :06

  6. For best oral health and care Contact The Dental Experts

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