Control The Progression Of Periodontal Disease - Your Teeth Depend On It!
Posted by Goody on 02/4/08 in Health and Fitness
Dentists and dental hygienists gauge periodontal disease using a tool called a periodontal probe. Eventual tooth loss is likely over the years in patients with periodontal disease who have pockets 5 mm or deeper around their teeth. In the absence of any dental hygiene activity, a study of Sri Lankan tea laborers shows that approximately 10% of people will suffer from severe periodontal disease with rapid loss of attachment.
The gums do not connect to the teeth as tightly as one might believe. The sulcus, which is a shallow, V-shaped gap, exists between the teeth and the gums. Periodontal disease affects this gap. The disease causes the tissues supporting the teeth to eventually break down.
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