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Periodontitis |
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| Alternative Names: |
| Pyorrhea - gum disease; Inflammation of gums - involving bone |
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| Examination of the mouth and teeth by the dentist shows soft, swollen, red-purple gingiva. Deposits of plaque and calculus may be visible at the base of the teeth, with enlarged pockets in the gums. The gums are usually painless or mildly tender, unless a tooth abscess is also present. Teeth may be loose and gums may be receded. Dental x-rays reveal the loss of supporting bone. |
Gingivitis |
Swollen gums |
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