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Gum disease treatment refers to various medical processes geared towards dealing with the notorious gum disease condition that affects the human teeth. Basically, there are two types of diseases that affect the gums. They include gingivitis and periodontitis. Both are referred to as gum disease or periodontal disease. Both types of gum disease are fairly common among adults across the globe and both can be stopped or their symptoms lessened with effective care and treatment. The National Institute of Health defines gum disease as “inflammation and infection that destroys the tissues that support the teeth, including the gums, the periodontal ligaments, and the tooth sockets (alveolar bone).”〔 Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of all adults have periodontitis; a gum disease associated with inflammation, bleeding, and in its most severe form, destruction of the bone that supports teeth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half, 47.2% of adults, have some form of gum disease. The CDC found that 47% of adults over 30 have periodontitis. After age 65, that number goes up to 70%. Gum disease affects more than the mouth. Women are often more at risk than men. This is because women have unique dental needs at specific times throughout their life when the risk of periodontal disease increases. This is due to hormonal changes that occur at puberty, menstruation and during pregnancy and the menopause. Gum disease can also cause inflammation in other parts of the body. Recent research has discovered a link between gum disease and fetal deaths, prostate inflammation, heart disease and Rheumatoid arthritis, Hence, treating gum disease may help reduce symptoms of associated with such medical conditions.〔 ==How gum disease develops== According to dental experts, gum disease usually starts in areas of the mouth that are not regularly brushed or kept clean. 〔 Inflammation, or swelling of the gums (also known as ''gingivitis''), can be one of the first warning signs of gum disease. Other symptoms include gum redness, bleeding while brushing or flossing, receding gum line, loose teeth, constant bad breath, and mouth sores.〔 If gingivitis is not treated, gum problems can get worse. Infection and inflammation will spread deeper into the tissues that support the tooth. When that happens, the inflammation becomes destructive. The gums begin to pull away from the teeth, which lets in more bacteria. At this stage, gum disease is called ''periodontitis'' which actually begins with bacterial growth in the mouth. If not properly treated it may lead to loss of tooth as a result of the destruction of the tissue that surrounds the tooth.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gum disease treatment」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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