NIDCR Home. Oral Health. Gum (Periodontal) Diseases. What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease? Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It's typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—to build up on the teeth and harden. In advanced stages, periodontal disease can lead to sore, bleeding gums; painful chewing problems; and even tooth loss. What are the Risk Factors for Gum Disease? There are a number of risk factors for gum disease, but smoking is the most significant. Health Information For patients NIHSeniorHealth: Gum (Periodontal) DiseaseA module on periodontal disease for older adults created by the NIDCR, the NIH National Institute on Aging, and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For patients in Spanish Enfermedad de las encías o enfermedad periodontal - Causas, síntomas y tratamientos Spanish version of "Periodontal (Gum) Diseases".
For health professionals Clinical Trials Periodontal Diseases Research Statistics. Dentistry - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic. Skip directly to search Skip directly to A to Z list Skip directly to navigation Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options CDC Home CDC 24/7: Saving Lives. Protecting People.™ <div class="noscript"> Note: Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. For this reason, some items on this page will be unavailable. NIOSH HomeWorkplace Safety & Health Topics Facebook Recommend Twitter Tweet Share Compartir On This Page NIOSHTIC-2 Search NIOSH Publications Control of Nitrous Oxide in Dental OperatoriesDHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 94-129 (1994)Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), conducted four in-depth field evaluations, and one laboratory study to evaluate three commercial dental operatory waste anesthetic gas scavenging systems for their effectiveness in reducing Nitrous Oxide.
Hazard Control 3 - Control of Nitrous Oxide in Dental OperatoriesDHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 96-107 (1998)NIOSH Hazard Control 3. Contact Us: Dental Health. Home : British Dental Journal. Home - American Dental Association - ADA.org.