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- Department of periodontology is an essential element of oral health care. Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.
- The word periodontal literally means "around the tooth."
- Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.
- Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. Early diagnosis of periodontal disease, prompt treatment, and regular checkups bring the best results.
- Periodontal disease is a serious and often ongoing condition, so it takes a committed, ongoing treatment program to control it effectively.
- A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of periodontal disease.
- Treatment ranges from deep cleaning of teeth and gums to surgical removal of infection and to surgery that may restore the soft tissue and bone damaged by periodontal disease.
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