Nearly half of adults over 30 have some form of periodontal disease, according to the CDC ... These chemicals ulcerate deep pockets into the gums, creating new real estate for bacteria to colonize.

Almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease—many don't even know it. Yet if left unchecked it could lead to receding gums and gum pockets, bone deterioration ...

Systemic inflammation and alterations in lipid metabolism are common traits of periodontal disease that could explain the link between CVD and periodontitis. Although randomized, controlled ...

Periodically cleaning plaque/calculus from below the gums (if periodontal pockets are found). Certain cases require more complex treatment ... and will help reduce the risk of decay and gum disease.

He believes periodontal disease is as much a failure of resolution ... both hard and soft deposits that occur within periodontal pockets. In the future, other more targeted therapies could exist.

You have something much worse: periodontal disease. No more tissue and bone means no structural support. So, your gums separate from your teeth forming pockets that quickly become extra space for ...

Oral diseases in India, such as tooth decay, gingivitis, and oral cancer, are prevalent due to poor hygiene and lifestyle choices. Preventive measures, regular dental visits, and avoiding tobacco can ...

Avila-Ortiz's recent lecture at the American Academy of Periodontology meeting focused on the new classification system for periodontal diseases, introduced in 2018. Developed through a global ...

Many people fail to recognise the significance of regular screenings for oral cancers and periodontal diseases. The need of the hour, however, is to pay greater attention to oral health to ensure ...

LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure), osseous surgery (to minimize the pockets surrounding ... of inflamed gums ...