Periodontal diseases are serious bacterial infections that destroy attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold teeth in the mouth. Approximately 15 % of adults between 21-50 and 30% of adults over 50 have this disease.
1. Normal, Healthy Gingiva (Gums) Healhty Gums And Bone Anchor
teeth firmly in place
2. Gingivitis Plaque and its by products irritate the gums,
making them tender, inflaened, and likely to bleed.
3. Periodontitis Unremoved, plaque Hardens into calculus (tartar).
As plugue and Calculas continue to build up,
the gums in begin to recede (pull away) from
the teeth and pocket is formed between the
teeth and gums.
4. Advanced Periodontitis The gums recede further, destorying more
bone and the periodanotal ligaments. Even
healthy teeth may become loose and need to
be extracted
