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Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth? Are your gums red, swollen or tender? Are your gums receding? Have they pulled away from your teeth? You may be suffering Periodontal Disease (also known as Gum Disease). Periodontal Disease is the most common infectious disease in the world and if left untreated may lead to tooth loss. Periodontal Disease is an inflammatory disease caused by bacterial infection. At its most basic level, Periodontal Disease is an infection of the gum tissue in between teeth. The small v-shaped portion of gum in between teeth is called the sulcus, which is a breeding ground for tartar and bacteria. An infection of this tissue can cause gums to recede. As a result, the attachment of the gums to the teeth is broken and a pocket is formed. The severity of Periodontal Disease is proportional to the size of the pocket created. Previously, extraction was virtually the only option for those patients suffering from Periodontal Disease. Today, through the continual developments in Periodontal treatment, every possible step is taken to save all teeth and repair the gums. Although Periodontal Disease is a serious condition, its effects can be stopped and the disease progression halted with the proper treatment that Mareeba Dental Centre has to offer. » Click here to take our Periodontal Test 'How healthy are your gums?' For those patients requiring specialist treatment referall to a periodontist will occur – Dr Brian James in Cairns is our referring specialist.
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