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Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a condition where there is inflammation of the gums or other tissues that surround the teeth.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 41-year old asked:
What are the tests for periodontitis?
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Could I do something about periodontitis?
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What can I do to treat mild periodontitis?
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Is it true that early periodontitis is reversible?
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A 42-year old asked:
How long does it take for periodontitis to develop?
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A 35-year old asked:
I think I have early periodontitis.. What should I do?
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A 42-year old asked:
When was juvenile periodontitis discovered and by whom?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: 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 19-year old female asked:
After how long does periodontitis appear, if one kept gingavitis untreated?
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A 30-year old asked:
I have all the symptoms of periodontitis, but myhygienist says nothing is wrong? Should I still get myself checked?
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A 36-year old asked:
How is chronic periodontitis treated?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is it possible for a 15 year old get periodontitis?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can a deep cleaning cure most stages of periodontitis?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can you tell me about complications of acute periodontitis?
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A 33-year old asked:
Deep cleaning for periodontitis in one sitting, is that possible?
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A 32-year old asked:
Expert opinions? Which substance causes neurolysis in chronic generalized periodontitis?
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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 43-year old female asked:
I've spoken to four different periodontists. They each had a different recommendation on how to handle my periodontitis. How should I decide?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are some treatment options for periodontitis?
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A 37-year old asked:
I have periodontitis lost lots of bone, what to do?
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A 29-year old asked:
How does aggressive periodontitis affect pregnancy?
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A 44-year old asked:
Advice with periodontitis lost lots of bone, what to do now?
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A 17-year old female asked:
At what stage during periodontitis do periodontal pockets occur?
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A 32-year old asked:
What to do if I am a 25yo female & I have periodontitis. fellow sufferers and dentists please answer. long..?
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A 43-year old asked:
How to tell if it's gingivitis or 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 39-year old asked:
Is jaw pain be connected to periodontitis?
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A 20-year old male asked:
How periodontitis affects other organs like liver and kidneys?
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