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 Periodontal
Disease
An in depth article that goes over the
causes and types of periodontal disease.
It also includes good illustrations and
goes over possible treatments. |
 Possible
Medical Complications
Periodontal disease can adversely affect your
general health. Evidence has continued to mount
that people with periodontal disease are at
higher risk for developing heart disease,
stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, preterm births
and respiratory disease. This article goes into
detail on this subject.
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 Frequently
Asked Questions
A good frequently asked questions page covering
general periodontal questions, periodontal
procedures and how
periodontal disease affects general health. |
 Smoking
& Periodontal Disease
The American Academy of Periodontology
warns that smoking may be one of the most
significant risk factors in the development of
periodontal disease (periodontitis and
gingivitis).
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 Women
& Periodontal Disease
Information from the American Academy of
Periodontology to help women avoid periodontal
(gum) disease and protect their oral health. |
 Diabetes & Periodontal Disease
Research reviewed by the American Academy of
Periodontology suggests that people with diabetes are
more likely to have periodontal disease than people
without diabetes
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 Dental
Implants:
Teeth that Look and Feel Like Your Own
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root
placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth
or bridge in place. This page goes over the
process and benefits in detail. |
 Periodontal Procedures
Description of procedures such as dental
implants, scaling, planing, crown lengthening,
regeneration, tissue grafts, dental laser
surgery that periodontists use to treat gum
disease.
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 Family Member Transmission
Periodontal disease may be passed from parents
to children and between a couple. |
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 Links
from the:
American
Dental Association: |
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| Periodontal
Disease
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Requires a free Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
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Breath (Halitosis) |
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Link to: Dr.
Stuart Froum
Dr. Froum is the Director of Clinical Research at the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at New York University Dental Center. He teaches practicing dentists and dental specialists about advanced implant procedures.
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