Periodontal Disease

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Periodontal Disease or, Gum disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bones that surround and support the teeth. Gum disease can be divided into following two stages-

• Gingivitis
• Periodontitis

Why Does Periodontal Disease occurs?

• Primary cause is plaque deposition due to poor Oral Hygiene.
• Other factors that can increase the risk of Periodontal Disease are- 

1. Stress factor
2. Smokinɡ habits or, chewing tobacco
3. Hormonal changes
4. Heredity
5. Congenital disorders
6. Blood dyscrasias
7. General illness
8. Uncontrolled diabetes, AIDS, or leukemia
9. Medications e.g. phenytoin, birth control pills etc
10. Misaligned teeth
11. Rough edges of fillings
12. A poor diet that's low in nutrients
13. Ill-fitting or unclean mouth appliances