Guest guest Posted January 4, 2000 Report Share Posted January 4, 2000 It looks like my good old English dictionnary is not up to date with medical terms ;-) What I've found out is that you call it " periodontitis " and this is the explanation: > DEFINITION: Any abnormality, inflammatory or degenerative, of the tissue around a tooth. (Periodontal means “located around a tooth”) The term refers to any disorder of the gums > or other supporting structures of the teeth. > > Periodontitis is the inflammation or degeneration, or both, of the dental periosteum, alveolar bone, cementum, and adjacent gingiva. Suppuration ususally occurs, supporting bone is > resorbed, teeth become loose, and recession of gingivae occurs. Usually follows chronic gingivitis, ’s infection, or poor dental hygiene. > > CAUSES: Gingivitis is considered to be an early stage of periodontal disease caused by sticky deposits of bacteria, mucus, and food particles called placque. Some researchers believe > this placque causes the gum to become infected and swollen, and bleed. As the gum swells, it forms a pocket between the teeth, causing a trap for more plaque. The gum becomes red, > soft, and shiny. Other possible causes of gingivitis include breathing through the mouth, badly fitting fillings irritating surrounding gum tissue, and a diet consisting of too many soft foods > that rob the teeth and gums of much needed exercise. > sent me this link: http://www.egregore.com/herb/Periodontitis.htm Thanks and Beth for information. Best wishes - Franziska -- Just A Perfect Day - The Soap Factory http://www.perfectday.ch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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