Many people do not know that periodontal disease and gum disease can just be used interchangeably. These are both activities of the anaerobic bacteria in the oral cavity. So, regardless of whether periodontal disease or gum disease, their manifestations can be a gingivitis, chronic periodontitis, agressive periodontitis, periodontitis as an effect of a systemic illness, or necrotizing periodontitis. Gingivitis is the simplest periodontal disease that can be eliminated by brushing and flossing for plaque and scraping of tartar or hardened plaque. Chronic periodontitis is characterized by slow but gradual deterioration of gums and bone tissue supporting the teeth in a form of pocket development between teeth and gums. Agressive periodontitis is a fast and drastic dissolve of gingival and bone tissue due to toxins released by anaerobic bacteria. Periodontitis can also be triggered or as a result of some serious disease like diabetes. Necrotizing or “trench mouth” is the most severe type of periodontitis because wounds will be formed as a result of microbial-assault in the mouth. Periodontal disease or gum disease - both can have any of the above degree of severity.
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