{"id":203409,"date":"2017-12-05T20:12:56","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T20:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.utahperio.com\/?page_id=203409"},"modified":"2018-02-27T22:22:13","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T22:22:13","slug":"disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.utahperio.com\/disease\/","title":{"rendered":"INTRODUCTION &#8211; Perio Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Subpage Hero Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.51&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.utahperio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/service_page_hero.jpg&#8221; module_class=&#8221;subpage_hero_section&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;INTRODUCTION&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.51&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>INTRODUCTION<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.51&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.105&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>PERIODONTAL DISEASE<\/h1>\n<hr class=\"left_divider\" \/>\n<p>Periodontal disease affects more than 80% of Americans by the age of 45.<\/p>\n<p>Signs and symptoms of periodontal disease include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tender, red or swollen gums that bleed easily, especially during brushing and flossing<\/li>\n<li>Gums have begun to pull away from teeth<\/li>\n<li>Persistent bad breath<\/li>\n<li>Discharge between the teeth and gums<\/li>\n<li>Loose, separating, or moving teeth<\/li>\n<li>If you have experienced any of these symptoms we recommend a full periodontal evaluation with a periodontist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Certain factors contribute to the progression of periodontal disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Links between certain conditions and periodontal disease progression have been found in various studies. Diabetes, heart disease, respiratory disease, osteoporosis, HIV, arthritis, numerous genetic inflammatory &amp; immune disorders and other systemic factors may contribute to the severity of periodontal disease.<\/p>\n<p>Tobacco use, certain medications, emotional stress and tooth grinding on infected teeth have been linked to the progression of periodontal disease.<\/p>\n<p>Research suggests that the bacteria in saliva may be passed from person to person; therefore, people with family members who have periodontal infection may be at risk of contracting periodontal disease.<\/p>\n<p>For further information on how periodontal disease affects overall health we suggest visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.perio.org\/consumer\/mbc.top2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Periodontology<\/a> website.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Non periodontal symptoms that periodontists treat:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perception that teeth are too short or that one has a \u201cgummy\u201d smile.<\/li>\n<li>Dental bridge or dentures may be unsatisfactory necessitating placement of dental implants.<\/li>\n<li>Surgical therapy in conjunction with orthodontics such as frenectomy, gingivectomy, impacted tooth exposure and placement of orthodontic anchorage devices such as mini-screws.<\/li>\n<li>Root coverage for recession areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_image _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.105&#8243; 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