{"id":4133,"date":"2013-09-04T23:30:10","date_gmt":"2013-09-05T05:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mckenzielakedental.ca\/?page_id=4133"},"modified":"2013-09-04T23:46:59","modified_gmt":"2013-09-05T05:46:59","slug":"periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mckenzielakedental.ca\/services\/periodontal-disease","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

The word <\/span><\/span>periodontal <\/i><\/span><\/span>means \u201caround the tooth\u201d.\u00a0 Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth.\u00a0 Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva.\u00a0 If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar).\u00a0 When plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone.\u00a0 Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Four out of five people have periodontal disease and don\u2019t know it!\u00a0 Most people are not aware of it because the disease is usually painless in the early stages.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Not only is it the <\/span><\/span>number one reason<\/i><\/span><\/span> for tooth loss, research suggests that there may be a link between periodontal disease and other diseases such as, stroke, bacterial pneumonia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and increased risk during pregnancy.\u00a0 Researchers are determining if inflammation and bacteria associated with periodontal disease affects these systemic diseases and conditions.\u00a0 Smoking also increases the risk of periodontal disease.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Good oral hygiene, a balanced diet, and regular dental visits can help reduce your risk of developing periodontal disease.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Signs and symptoms of periodontal disease:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n