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Periodontal disease
Last update date February 21, 2023
Periodontal disease is characterized by progression with poor subjective symptoms, and it is said that 80% of the age of 40.
It is a chronic disease caused by periodontal disease bacteria in plaque and is positioned in lifestyle-related diseases because it affects tooth brushing habits. If treatment is started after some progress has progressed, it is difficult to cure it, and prevention from a young age is important.
What kind of disease?
Periodontal disease leaflet
After adulthood, periodontal disease is the cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease prevention is important to keep eating delicious for a lifetime.
To do so, you need correct brushing every day. Don't forget to care between teeth and teeth. (Self-care)
Also, if symptoms appear, the disease is often progressing, so it is recommended that you visit a dental clinic regularly and get maintenance. (Professional care)
As for the details, please see periodontal disease leaflet (PDF: 593KB).
Systemic Diseases and Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is not limited to symptoms in the mouth, but is closely related to systemic diseases. Let's prevent periodontal disease to continue living well!
Specifically, please see periodontal disease prevention enlightenment handbill "body's health from mouth" (PDF: 833KB).
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Hodogaya Ward Health and Welfare Division Health Promotion Section
Phone: 045‐334‐6344
Phone: 045‐334‐6344
Fax: 045‐333-6309
Email address: ho-kenkou@city.yokohama.jp
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