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

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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

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Possible Medical Complications
This link covers how periodontal disease can adversely affect your general health. http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.top2.htm

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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

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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

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Diabetes & Periodontal Disease
This link contains information on the correlation between diabetes and periodontal disease. http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.diabetes.htm

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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

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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

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Links from the American Dental Association

Periodontal Disease
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Bad Breath (Halitosis) Glossary of Dental Terms

Inflammation & Medical Consequences
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