{"id":745,"date":"2022-09-30T05:02:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T05:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=745"},"modified":"2023-02-15T10:42:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T10:42:56","slug":"causes-of-periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/causes-of-periodontal-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"CAUSES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Periodontal (gum) disease can also be referred to as periodontitis or periodontitis is a progressive disease which can eventually lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. As a result of inflammation and irritation of the gingival tissues that surround and support the teeth, gum disease develops.\u00a0 Inflammation is caused by toxins contained in plaque, which cause an ongoing bacterial infection.<\/span><\/p>

In the case of the gingival infection, the bacteria colonize the gingival tissue and form deep pockets between the gums and the teeth.\u00a0 As long as mild inflammation (gingivitis) is treated promptly by a periodontist, the effects of this inflammation can be turned around completely.\u00a0 The gums and jawbone become destroyed in a matter of days if the bacterial infection is left untreated, which in turn leads to the loss of teeth as a result of periodontal disease.\u00a0 It is possible for the bacteria from this infection to spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream in some cases.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Listed below are some of the most common causes of gum disease<\/b><\/p>

It is important to understand that genetic and environmental factors can contribute to the development of gum disease, and that in many cases taking preventative measures can reduce the risk of developing periodontitis significantly.<\/span><\/p>