Why are my teeth at risk?
What can be done to prevent tooth loss?
What factors need to be considered?
What can I expect from GTR?
What are the steps involved?
What can my doctor do to help?
After treatment
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Your teeth are at risk because of periodontal disease. It began with the buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth, which may have resulted from insufficient brushing and flossing. Over time, the plaque and tartar have caused loss of the supporting tissue around some of your teeth.
When plaque builds up on a tooth, bacteria in the plaque attack the bone around the tooth, as well as the fibers which connect the tooth to the bone. As the fibers and bone are destroyed, a pocket or space forms between the gum and the tooth — an ideal site for more plaque to build up. Without proper hygiene, the process may continue, sometimes without symptoms, until the tooth is endangered.
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