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Feb
01

Periodontitis: Causes, Symptoms and Risk Factors

Causes: Periodontitis can arise for a variety of reasons.  A severe deficiency of vitamin C can lead to scurvy and result in bleeding, spongy gums, and eventual tooth loss.  One kind of uncommon but highly destructive periodontal disease, juvenile periodontitis, is found to have a strong genetic basis.  Meanwhile, the common periodontal disease such as… Continue reading »

Sep
22

The Gum Disease: Gingivitis to Periodontitis

  Periodontal disease (of the gums) is caused by a serious infection that can be extended to the root of the tooth, leading to the reduction of bone and, if untreated, the loss of the tooth. A periodontist qualified assess their condition and depending on their severity, will recommend a non-surgical periodontal or gum surgery.… Continue reading »