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Stages of gum disease

STAGES OF GINGMTIS AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE

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Gum disease is a common dental problem that may result in tooth loss. Gingivitis and Periodontitis are the most common types of adult gum disease.

HEALTHY GUMS

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Healthy teeth and gums are maintained by daily plaque removal from all surfaces of the tooth {through toothbrushing and interdenta! cleaning)

Healthy gums are characterized by the following features:

•    pink or coral pink color, (normal variations in color depend on race and compiexion)

•    firm, resilient tissues

•    'orange-peel' texture (known as stippling)

•    shape that foliows the contour of the teeth and forms a scailoped edge

•    no areas of redness, swelłing or infłammation

•    no bleeding during daily plaque removal

•    nodiscomfort

, WHAT IS GINGMTIS ?

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Gingivitis is infłammation of the gum tissue. The gums are irritated and swollen due to a plaque or całculus (tartar) buildup along the gumline. The

03-11-10

http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/wisdomtooth/stagesof.htm