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Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a condition where there is inflammation of the gums or other tissues that surround the teeth.
Is a type of:Mouth disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Mouth
Medications
Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Periodontitis
Risk factors
Personal
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