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Inflammation of the area around a tooth. Broadly, any discharge of pus, but usually referring to periodontitis or Pyorrhea alveolaris, with inflammatory and degenerative conditions in the gums, jaw bone and cementum. There may be alveolar bone resorption, tooth loss and receding gums.
Also: Pyorrhea
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Topics Related To Periodontitis
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| Fluoride Reduction/Avoidance | As A Treatment
"...the concentration range in which it is employed for the prevention of dental caries, stimulates the production of prostaglandins and thereby exacerbates the inflammatory response in gingivitis and periodontitis..."
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Periodontal Disease - Gingivitis |
The Condition
"Periodontal (gum) diseases, including the two most common forms of gum disease called Gingivitis and Periodontitis (Pyorrhea), are serious infections that can lead to tooth loss if left untreated..."
Recommendation Neem
"...In a German study of 70 patients with pyorrhea of varying stages, after just 5 to 10 treatments with a neem-based toothpaste and mouthwash there was significant improvement..."
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Last updated: Aug 15, 2009
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