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The Truth About Tooth Loss
Shockingly, 3.5 billion people (45% of the world) grapple with oral diseases, predominantly in low and middle-income countries.*
Understanding The Reasons
If gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to periodontal disease, impacting the supporting tissues and leading to bone destruction.
Stages of Gum Disease
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GINGIVITIS
- Early stage of gum disease
- Redness, swelling and bleeding gums
- Halitosis (bad-smelling breath)
- Gum recession gingivitis
- Increased interdental space
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EARLY PERIODONTITIS
- Plaque hardens and spread from the gum line to the root of the tooth
- Gum recession and pocket formation (space created between the gum and teeth)
- Food particles, bacteria, and plaque start accumulating within the periodontal pocket, precipitating an onset of infection
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MODERATE PERIODONTITIS
- Red, swollen and bleeding gums
- As your gums pull away, bacteria in the pocket around your teeth release harmful substances. This leads to more gum and bone loss, making your teeth shaky
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ADVANCED PERIODONTITIS
- Painful abscesses with halitosis (result from spread of infection beneath the gum)
- The destruction of specialized fibers surrounding the teeth and bone results in the eventual loss of teeth