Links from The American Academy of Periodontology :

Periodontal Disease
An in depth article that reviews the causes and types of periodontal disease. It also includes good illustrations and possible treatments.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/2a.html


Frequently Asked Questions
A good Frequently Asked Questions link covering general periodontal questions, periodontal procedures and how periodontal disease affects general health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/faq.htm

Possible Medical Complications
As was covered on our Consequences Page, periodontal disease can adversely affect your general health. This page goes into more detail on this subject.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.top2.htm

Smoking & Periodontal Disease
The American Academy of Periodontology warns that smoking may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development of periodontal disease.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/smoking.htm

Women & Periodontal Disease
The American Academy of Periodontology provides information to help women avoid periodontal disease and protect their oral health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/women.htm

Diabetes & Periodontal Disease
Research reviewed by the American Academy of Periodontology suggests that people with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.diabetes.htm

Transmission to Family Members
Periodontal disease may be passed from parents to children and between spouses.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/webfamilies.htm

Periodontal and Dental Implant Procedures
Description of procedures done by periodontists. These include: dental implants, root planing and scaling, crown lengthening, regeneration, tissue grafts and dental laser surgery.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/procedures.htm


Dental Implants:
Teeth that Look and Feel Like Your Own
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. This page goes over the process and benefits in detail.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/2m.htm

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