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Links from The American Academy of Periodontology :
Periodontal
Disease
This link contains an article that covers the types and causes of
periodontal disease. It includes illustrations and possible
treatments.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/2a.html
Frequently
Asked Questions
This link contains “Frequently Asked Questions” covering general
periodontal questions, periodontal procedures, and how periodontal
disease affects general health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/faq.htm
Possible
Medical Complications
This link covers how periodontal disease can adversely affect your
general health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.top2.htm
Smoking
& Periodontal Disease
This link provides information on how smoking may be one of the
most important risk factors in the development of periodontal
disease.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/smoking.htm
Women
& Periodontal Disease
This link contains information to help women avoid periodontal
(gum) disease and protect their oral health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/women.htm
Diabetes
& Periodontal Disease
This link contains information on the correlation between diabetes
and periodontal disease.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.diabetes.htm
Transmitting
Periodontal Disease to Family Members
This link describes how periodontal disease can be passed from
parents to children and between husbands and wives.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/webfamilies.htm
Periodontal
Procedures
This link describes periodontal procedures such as dental
implants, scaling & root planing, crown lengthening,
regeneration, tissue grafts, and dental laser surgery.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/procedures.htm
Links from the American Dental Association
- Periodontal
Disease
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- Bad Breath (Halitosis)
- Glossary of Dental Terms
This link contains recent research concerning inflammation and its connection to other medical consequences. It defines periodontal inflammation and explains its effects on the body.
http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101040223/index.html