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Periodontal Disease: Your Complete Guide
This comprehensive guide improves patients’ understanding
of all facets of periodontal disease.
• Begins with causes of periodontal disease and walks
patients through the stages, risk factors and warning signs
• Discusses several treatment options and how to check
if treatment will be covered by insurance
• Reviews connection between periodontal disease
and other health issues
W120 16 pages, 50 per pack
P E R S O N A L I Z E I T !DAB092
Personalized Booklets Available!
Order booklets with your personalized practice info imprinted
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Periodontal
Periodontal Disease
Your Complete Guide
Periodontal
Periodontal Disease
Your Complete Guide
How Is Periodontal Disease
Treated?
If you have periodontitis, your dentist may suggest
a deep cleaning treatment called scaling (SKAY-ling)
and root planing (PLAY-ning). He or she carefully
removes plaque and tartar down to the bottom of
each periodontal pocket. Your dentist will also smooth
your tooth’s root surfaces to allow the gum tissue
to heal and reattach to your tooth. This treatment
often takes more than one visit.
To control infection, sometimes antibiotics can
be placed directly in the pocket after scaling and
root planing. Your dentist may also prescribe a
mouthrinse to help the area heal.
All dentists are taught to detect and treat periodontal
disease. Sometimes your dentist may refer you to
a periodontist. This is a dentist who specializes in
treating periodontal disease. Periodontists are
well-versed in the surgical treatment of the disease.
Periodontal disease will not go away
by itself. Preventing and treating the disease
in the early stages are the best ways to
keep your smile healthy and avoid tooth loss.
If you have periodontal disease, follow your
dentist’s recommendations for treatment
and follow-up care.
What Causes Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is caused by plaque (pronounced
PLACK), a sticky film that forms on your teeth.
Plaque contains bacteria that can lead to periodontal
disease.
Healthy gum tissue hugs your teeth tightly. But
swollen and irritated gums can pull away from the
teeth and form spaces called pockets. These pockets
collect more plaque bacteria. If the infected pockets
are not treated, the disease will get worse. Bone and
other tissues that support teeth can be damaged.
Over time, teeth may fall out or need to be removed.
If plaque stays on your teeth, it hardens into a rough
substance called tartar. Tartar can trap plaque along
and under the gum line, which can increase the chances
of developing gum disease. Tartar can only be removed
when teeth are cleaned by a dental professional.
You can prevent the buildup of tartar with a good
oral care routine at home. You can remove plaque
by brushing your teeth twice a day and cleaning
between your teeth daily. Keeping your teeth and
gums healthy helps prevent tooth loss.
How Does My Dentist Check
for Periodontal Disease?
Your dentist checks for problems by looking at the
color and firmness of your gums. He or she also uses
a tool called a periodontal probe to gently measure
how deep the pockets are between your teeth and
gums. When your teeth are healthy, the pockets
are usually 3 millimeters (mm) deep or less.
Typically, the worse the disease, the deeper the
pocket. This means the bacteria have more room to
grow and cause serious damage to your gums and
bone, loosening your teeth. Very deep pockets are
a sign of advanced periodontal disease.
During your visit, dental x-rays may be taken to
check the amount of bone supporting your teeth.
Your dentist may also check how well your teeth
fit together.
Normal, healthy gums
Moderate periodontal disease
Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Early periodontal disease
Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Severe periodontal disease
Periodontal probe of
healthy gums.
Periodontal probe showing a
pocket forming between the
tooth root and the gums.
6mm 2mm
How Do I Keep My
Gums Healthy?
Brush your teeth twice a day
with a fluoride toothpaste for
two minutes each time.
Clean between your teeth daily
with floss or another between-
the-teeth cleaner.
If you need extra help controlling
plaque, your dentist or hygienist
may recommend using a germ-
fighting toothpaste, mouthrinse
or other oral hygiene product.
Eat a healthy diet for good
overall health.
Don’t use tobacco in any form.
Visit your dentist regularly
for an exam and professional
cleaning. With regular dental
visits, your dentist can detect
and treat periodontal disease
in its early stages.
How Can I Tell if I Have
Periodontal Disease?
Some people with periodontal disease have few
or no warning signs. If you notice any of these
signs, see your dentist:
• gums that bleed when you brush or floss
• gums that are red, swollen, puffy or tender
• gums that no longer hug your teeth tightly
• bad breath that doesn’t go away
• pus between your teeth and gums
• loose teeth or a change in the way your
teeth fit together
• a change in the fit of partial dentures
Scaling and root planing is sometimes called
“deep cleaning” or “periodontal cleaning”.
Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Have great clinical photos to share? Email us at
store@ADA.org for photo submission guidelines.
Gum Recession:
Causes and Treatments
Shine a light on causes of gum recession
with this ADA brochure.
• Discusses the potential causes of
gum recession and reinforces that it
can lead to sensitivity and decay
• Features clinical images of gum
recession and before-and-after
photos of a gum graft
• Emphasizes that treatments vary
based on the cause
W512 6 panels, 50 per pack
Periodontal Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy
Treating periodontal disease early can help prevent tooth loss. Provide your patients with
the knowledge needed to keep periodontal disease at bay with this informative brochure.
• Features images of the stages of periodontal disease
• Includes warning signs, causes and how you check for gum disease
• Covers potential treatment options and helpful tips for how to keep gums healthy
W107 8 panels, 50 per pack
P E R S O N A L I Z E I T !DAB067
4-8 PANEL STANDARD BROCHURES
PACKS MEMBER RETAIL
1 $32.00 $47.00
2–9 $27.50 $40.25
10+ $24.50 $35.75
4-8 PANEL PERSONALIZED BROCHURES
QTY MEMBER RETAIL
150 $90.00 $135.00
400 $216.00 $324.00
800 $408.00 $616.00
Brochure pricing
Pricing for Perio Booklet
PACKS MEMBER RETAIL
1 $39.00 $57.50
2–9 $33.50 $49.25
10+ $30.00 $44.00
© 2017 American Dental Association W406
Periodontal Disease
also called Gum Disease
Probe
Ligament
Tartar (calculus)
Inflamed Gums
Pockets
Bone Loss
Healthy Gums
Normal Bone
Level
Stages of Periodontal Disease
Normal, Healthy Gums
Teeth are held firmly in place by the gums, bone and periodontal ligament. Gums hug
the teeth and there is little or no buildup
of plaque on them.
Gingivitis Plaque bacteria irritate the gums, making
them tender, inflamed and likely to bleed.
You can also have gingivitis and not have
any signs of it. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Periodontitis
Pockets form between teeth and gums,
collecting bacteria that attack tissue and bone. Without treatment, teeth may be
lost to the disease.
Warning Signs
• gums that bleed when you brush or floss
• gums that are red, swollen, puffy, or tender
• gums that no longer hug your teeth tightly
• bad breath that doesn’t go away
• pus between your teeth and gums
• feeling that your teeth are loose
• a change in the way your teeth fit together
when you bite
• a change in the way your partial dentures fit
You may notice one or some of these warning
signs, or you may not notice any warning
signs at all.
X-Rays
X-ray showing supporting bone. X-ray showing periodontal bone loss.
Periodontal probe of healthy gums. Periodontal probe showing space forming between the
tooth root and the gums. Dentists call this a pocket.
Periodontal Probing
6mm 6mm 2mm
Treating gum disease is most
successful in the early stages
and can help prevent tooth loss.
Periodontal Disease Chart
Show the damaging effects of periodontal disease at a glance by
displaying our colorful, laminated wall chart. Bone loss radiographs
combined with updated probing illustrations and our “stages of
periodontal disease” photos tell the story. Warning signs are also
listed. Hanging supplies included.
W406 16” x 20” laminated poster
Members $34.95 Retail $52.45
Emphasize the seriousness
of gum disease with this all-
in-one chart.
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Periodontal Disease: Your Complete Guide
This comprehensive guide improves patients’ understanding
of all facets of periodontal disease.
• Begins with causes of periodontal disease and walks
patients through the stages, risk factors and warning signs
• Discusses several treatment options and how to check
if treatment will be covered by insurance
• Reviews connection between periodontal disease
and other health issues
W120 16 pages, 50 per pack
P E R S O N A L I Z E I T !DAB092
Personalized Booklets Available!
Order booklets with your personalized practice info imprinted
on the front cover, back cover or both! Log on to ADAstore.
org and search the product number to get started.
Prices on page 77
Periodontal
Periodontal Disease
Your Complete Guide
Periodontal
Periodontal Disease
Your Complete Guide
How Is Periodontal Disease
Treated?
If you have periodontitis, your dentist may suggest
a deep cleaning treatment called scaling (SKAY-ling)
and root planing (PLAY-ning). He or she carefully
removes plaque and tartar down to the bottom of
each periodontal pocket. Your dentist will also smooth
your tooth’s root surfaces to allow the gum tissue
to heal and reattach to your tooth. This treatment
often takes more than one visit.
To control infection, sometimes antibiotics can
be placed directly in the pocket after scaling and
root planing. Your dentist may also prescribe a
mouthrinse to help the area heal.
All dentists are taught to detect and treat periodontal
disease. Sometimes your dentist may refer you to
a periodontist. This is a dentist who specializes in
treating periodontal disease. Periodontists are
well-versed in the surgical treatment of the disease.
Periodontal disease will not go away
by itself. Preventing and treating the disease
in the early stages are the best ways to
keep your smile healthy and avoid tooth loss.
If you have periodontal disease, follow your
dentist’s recommendations for treatment
and follow-up care.
What Causes Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is caused by plaque (pronounced
PLACK), a sticky film that forms on your teeth.
Plaque contains bacteria that can lead to periodontal
disease.
Healthy gum tissue hugs your teeth tightly. But
swollen and irritated gums can pull away from the
teeth and form spaces called pockets. These pockets
collect more plaque bacteria. If the infected pockets
are not treated, the disease will get worse. Bone and
other tissues that support teeth can be damaged.
Over time, teeth may fall out or need to be removed.
If plaque stays on your teeth, it hardens into a rough
substance called tartar. Tartar can trap plaque along
and under the gum line, which can increase the chances
of developing gum disease. Tartar can only be removed
when teeth are cleaned by a dental professional.
You can prevent the buildup of tartar with a good
oral care routine at home. You can remove plaque
by brushing your teeth twice a day and cleaning
between your teeth daily. Keeping your teeth and
gums healthy helps prevent tooth loss.
How Does My Dentist Check
for Periodontal Disease?
Your dentist checks for problems by looking at the
color and firmness of your gums. He or she also uses
a tool called a periodontal probe to gently measure
how deep the pockets are between your teeth and
gums. When your teeth are healthy, the pockets
are usually 3 millimeters (mm) deep or less.
Typically, the worse the disease, the deeper the
pocket. This means the bacteria have more room to
grow and cause serious damage to your gums and
bone, loosening your teeth. Very deep pockets are
a sign of advanced periodontal disease.
During your visit, dental x-rays may be taken to
check the amount of bone supporting your teeth.
Your dentist may also check how well your teeth
fit together.
Normal, healthy gums
Moderate periodontal disease
Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Early periodontal disease
Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Severe periodontal disease
Periodontal probe of
healthy gums.
Periodontal probe showing a
pocket forming between the
tooth root and the gums.
6mm 2mm
How Do I Keep My
Gums Healthy?
Brush your teeth twice a day
with a fluoride toothpaste for
two minutes each time.
Clean between your teeth daily
with floss or another between-
the-teeth cleaner.
If you need extra help controlling
plaque, your dentist or hygienist
may recommend using a germ-
fighting toothpaste, mouthrinse
or other oral hygiene product.
Eat a healthy diet for good
overall health.
Don’t use tobacco in any form.
Visit your dentist regularly
for an exam and professional
cleaning. With regular dental
visits, your dentist can detect
and treat periodontal disease
in its early stages.
How Can I Tell if I Have
Periodontal Disease?
Some people with periodontal disease have few
or no warning signs. If you notice any of these
signs, see your dentist:
• gums that bleed when you brush or floss
• gums that are red, swollen, puffy or tender
• gums that no longer hug your teeth tightly
• bad breath that doesn’t go away
• pus between your teeth and gums
• loose teeth or a change in the way your
teeth fit together
• a change in the fit of partial dentures
Scaling and root planing is sometimes called
“deep cleaning” or “periodontal cleaning”.
Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Have great clinical photos to share? Email us at
store@ADA.org for photo submission guidelines.
Gum Recession:
Causes and Treatments
Shine a light on causes of gum recession
with this ADA brochure.
• Discusses the potential causes of
gum recession and reinforces that it
can lead to sensitivity and decay
• Features clinical images of gum
recession and before-and-after
photos of a gum graft
• Emphasizes that treatments vary
based on the cause
W512 6 panels, 50 per pack
Periodontal Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy
Treating periodontal disease early can help prevent tooth loss. Provide your patients with
the knowledge needed to keep periodontal disease at bay with this informative brochure.
• Features images of the stages of periodontal disease
• Includes warning signs, causes and how you check for gum disease
• Covers potential treatment options and helpful tips for how to keep gums healthy
W107 8 panels, 50 per pack
P E R S O N A L I Z E I T !DAB067
4-8 PANEL STANDARD BROCHURES
PACKS MEMBER RETAIL
1 $32.00 $47.00
2–9 $27.50 $40.25
10+ $24.50 $35.75
4-8 PANEL PERSONALIZED BROCHURES
QTY MEMBER RETAIL
150 $90.00 $135.00
400 $216.00 $324.00
800 $408.00 $616.00
Brochure pricing
Pricing for Perio Booklet
PACKS MEMBER RETAIL
1 $39.00 $57.50
2–9 $33.50 $49.25
10+ $30.00 $44.00
© 2017 American Dental Association W406
Periodontal Disease
also called Gum Disease
Probe
Ligament
Tartar (calculus)
Inflamed Gums
Pockets
Bone Loss
Healthy Gums
Normal Bone
Level
Stages of Periodontal Disease
Normal, Healthy Gums
Teeth are held firmly in place by the gums, bone and periodontal ligament. Gums hug
the teeth and there is little or no buildup
of plaque on them.
Gingivitis Plaque bacteria irritate the gums, making
them tender, inflamed and likely to bleed.
You can also have gingivitis and not have
any signs of it. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Periodontitis
Pockets form between teeth and gums,
collecting bacteria that attack tissue and bone. Without treatment, teeth may be
lost to the disease.
Warning Signs
• gums that bleed when you brush or floss
• gums that are red, swollen, puffy, or tender
• gums that no longer hug your teeth tightly
• bad breath that doesn’t go away
• pus between your teeth and gums
• feeling that your teeth are loose
• a change in the way your teeth fit together
when you bite
• a change in the way your partial dentures fit
You may notice one or some of these warning
signs, or you may not notice any warning
signs at all.
X-Rays
X-ray showing supporting bone. X-ray showing periodontal bone loss.
Periodontal probe of healthy gums. Periodontal probe showing space forming between the
tooth root and the gums. Dentists call this a pocket.
Periodontal Probing
6mm 6mm 2mm
Treating gum disease is most
successful in the early stages
and can help prevent tooth loss.
Periodontal Disease Chart
Show the damaging effects of periodontal disease at a glance by
displaying our colorful, laminated wall chart. Bone loss radiographs
combined with updated probing illustrations and our “stages of
periodontal disease” photos tell the story. Warning signs are also
listed. Hanging supplies included.
W406 16” x 20” laminated poster
Members $34.95 Retail $52.45
Emphasize the seriousness
of gum disease with this all-
in-one chart.
ORDER BY PHONE: 800.947.4746 44 45 ORDER ONLINE: ADASTORE.ORG
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D
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