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Gingivitis is an inflammation of the soft tissue that surrounds
each tooth which, if left untreated, can lead to periodontitis, a
serious health risk and the number one cause of adult tooth loss. Periodontal disease is a chronic, progressive bacterial
infection of the gums, the major cause of adult tooth loss. Today, dental appliances are experiencing dramatic growth as
alternative treatments, both preventative and cosmetic, for procedures
such as adult tooth movement, bleaching, interceptive orthodontics and
for the treatment of sleep apnea. |
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adult tooth - any of the 32 teeth that replace the deciduous teeth of early childhood and (with luck) can last until old age