Periodontal (Gum) Diseases
Internet URL
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/diseasesandconditions/gumperiodontaldiseases/periodontaldiseases.htm
Sponsoring Agency
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
Description
Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost.
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