How to Use periodontitis in a Sentence

periodontitis

noun
  • As gums pull away from the teeth due to periodontitis, the teeth can appear longer.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
  • The good news is that in most cases periodontitis can be cured.
    — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
  • In periodontitis, plaque and tartar build up in the pocket between the tooth and the gum.
    — Jackie Rocheleau, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
  • The best way to prevent periodontitis is to practice good oral hygiene.
    — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The results showed signs of a severe gum infection called periodontitis in one of the teenagers.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024
  • All 21 showed some signs of gum disease, or periodontitis, along with at least minor cavities.
    — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 25 Nov. 2018
  • For periodontitis, your dentist may give you an antibacterial mouth rinse.
    — Erin Meanley, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
  • But periodontitis is not just a local infection, limited in its effects to the body's entranceway.
    — Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2014
  • Researchers are trying to learn more about the ways microbes are implicated in periodontitis (gum disease) and caries (cavities).
    — Eryn Brown, Smithsonian, 8 Nov. 2019
  • The presenters discussed how periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that worsens with age, affects the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Apical periodontitis, the condition treated in this study, is local inflammation around the root of the tooth that can be caused by a deep cavity or tooth infection.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Likewise, periodontitis is a risk factor for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), a defining factor of diabetes.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Frequent marijuana use has been associated with gum disease, or periodontitis, which is a risk factor for oral cancer.
    — Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Neglecting your dog's dental hygiene can lead to various health problems, including tartar buildup, periodontitis, and bad breath.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2023
  • However, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, with more-severe infection and damage to the bone and tissue that hold teeth in place, sometimes requiring the removal of teeth.
    — Linda Searing, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2017
  • In periodontitis, bacteria can lodge deeper into the gums, causing further inflammation and tooth decay.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the bacteria that cause periodontitis, leaving the rest of the oral microbiome healthy and intact.
    — New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
  • That community includes over 700 types of bacteria, most of which are harmless or even beneficial, and only a few of which cause periodontitis.
    — New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Not caring for oral hygiene can cause dental conditions like caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis, which contribute to tooth decay and increase your risk of Ludwig angina.
    — Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
  • If no intervention is done, the disease develops into advanced periodontitis, which can cause complete destruction of the tooth's bony support structure and eventual tooth loss.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 July 2020
  • Studies have found associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature labor and low birth weight.
    — David Tuller, CNN, 28 May 2018
  • This is likely due to their anti-inflammatory properties, as periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that impacts the gums.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
  • This article discusses periodontitis stages, treatment, and management tips.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
  • Perhaps most concerning for long-term health consequences, the study revealed that healthy e-cigarette users had pathogen representation and inflammation on par with people with severe periodontitis or gum disease.
    — Jackie Rocheleau, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
  • But given preliminary findings that these devices create gum disease-like conditions, Kumar is concerned for the long-term public health impact of periodontitis and other chronic diseases.
    — Jackie Rocheleau, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Preliminary research has shown that Porphyromonas gingivalis, a type of bacteria that causes periodontitis, is more commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
    — Lila MacLellan, Quartz, 31 July 2019
  • In one study, the severity of gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease) or early periodontitis improved with a supplement containing 195 mg of mangosteen extract and propolis.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Inflammation plays a key role in many different disease states and health conditions including asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, periodontitis, peptic ulcers and osteoarthritis.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Severity One of the main factors differentiating gingivitis and periodontitis is the severity of symptoms.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees that untreated periodontitis can make chronic conditions, such as diabetes, worse.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026

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