| periodontal disease |
serious bacterial infections that destroy the gums and the surrounding tissues of the mouth.
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| periodontal disease |
disease of the tissues around a tooth.
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| periodontal disease |
Infection and inflammation of the gingival tissues and/or periodontal membrane of the teeth, possibly producing periodontal pockets and loss of supporting bone.
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| periodontal disease |
Damage to the gums. People who have diabetes are more likely to have gum disease than people who do not have diabetes.
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| periodontal disease |
any gum disease (such as periodontitis or gingivitis) that, if untreated, inflames and eventually destroys the bone and tissues that support and anchor the teeth.
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