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Periodontitis

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An advanced stage of gum disease that attacks the teeth’s supporting structures.

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Gum disease

Diseases including gingivitis and periodontitis that attack the gum tissue and the structures supporting the teeth. Also called periodontal disease.
Disease

An abnormal condition in the body causing harm.
Periodontal disease

Diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, that attack the gum tissue and the structures supporting the teeth. Also called gum disease.

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