periodontitis
noun
peri·odon·ti·tis
ˌper-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtī-təs 
: inflammation of the supporting structures of the teeth and especially the periodontal membrane
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Mild gum disease can advance to periodontitis, which can cause your teeth to fall out in its most advanced stage.4
Tooth decay is a process that happens over time.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Smoking status: Of current smokers in the survey, 62% had periodontitis.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
Age: About 60% of adults ages 65 or older develop periodontitis.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
In periodontitis, bacteria can lodge deeper into the gums, causing further inflammation and tooth decay.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Smoking status: Of current smokers in the survey, 62% had periodontitis.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
Age: About 60% of adults ages 65 or older develop periodontitis.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
In periodontitis, bacteria can lodge deeper into the gums, causing further inflammation and tooth decay.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
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periodontitis
noun
peri·odon·ti·tis
ˌper-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtīt-əs
: inflammation of the periodontium and especially chronic inflammation that typically follows untreated gingivitis and that results in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament, formation of pockets around the teeth, and resorption of alveolar bone chiefly in a horizontal direction with loosening or loss of teeth
called also pericementitis
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