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Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a condition where there is inflammation of the gums or other tissues that surround the teeth.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the treatment for periodontitis?
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A 35-year old asked:
What can I do to treat mild periodontitis?
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A 46-year old asked:
How fast can you get periodontitis from meth?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are some treatment options for periodontitis?
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A 42-year old asked:
How long does it take for periodontitis to develop?
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A 42-year old asked:
When was juvenile periodontitis discovered and by whom?
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A 19-year old female asked:
After how long does periodontitis appear, if one kept gingavitis untreated?
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A 33-year old asked:
I was diagnosed with periodontitis. I don't want to do surgery so are there any other options?
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A 39-year old asked:
I think i have early periodontitis. Does getting teeth cleanings every 3 months help or wear down your teeth?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I have Periodontitis. Everytime I eat, the food is lying, on the left side (beneath the teeth). Like a lump. This is only on the left side. Dangerous?
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A member asked:
Do I have a good prognosis after being diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis? I've 25, and have just recently been diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis. I know I haven't taken good care of my teeth, but would like to turn that around now. How likely
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A 36-year old asked:
How is chronic periodontitis treated?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can periodontitis heal if good oral care/hygiene?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is there toothpaste that helps treat periodontitis?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is it possible for a 15 year old get periodontitis?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is the best treatment plan for chronic periodontitis?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can you tell me about complications of acute periodontitis?
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A 50-year old asked:
Please explain reasons why there is no pain in periodontitis?
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A 42-year old asked:
How long does periodontitis take before resulting in tooth loss?
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A 47-year old asked:
Will my teeth ever be healthy again if I have chronic periodontitis?
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A 37-year old asked:
How do I get rid of the small gaps between your teeth after periodontitis?
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A 44-year old asked:
What are other kinds of gum infections besides gingivitus and periodontitis?
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A 30-year old asked:
I have all the symptoms of periodontitis, but my hygienist says nothing wrong?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is it safe to get braces and periodontitis disease?
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A 20-year old male asked:
how periodontitis affects other organs like liver and kidneys?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Osteopenia all my teeth have lost enamel don't know what to do told by mult-periodontitis cap but 40K+ don't how to afford teeth ugly 6mo. CheckLife?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is jaw pain be connected to periodontitis?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is this gingivitis or periodontitis? Is there a difference?
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A 38-year old asked:
What exactly are the differences between having gingivitis and periodontitis?
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A 43-year old asked:
How to treat bone loss caused by periodontitis?
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