How Much Do You Know About Periodontal Disease?

Health Quizzes

Answer "true" or "false" to the following questions. Then check your answers to find out how much you know about periodontal disease.

It is not normal for your gums to bleed when brushing your teeth.
True False

Cavities are the number one cause of tooth loss.
True False

Once you have gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), you will inevitably develop periodontitis and lose your teeth.
True False

The health of your gums and teeth has nothing to do with your general health.
True False

You can get through most treatments for periodontal disease with less discomfort and pain than you think.
True False

Sources:

American Academy of Periodontology (www.perio.org)

American Academy of Periodontology, Committee on Research, Science, and Therapy. Informational Paper: The pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Periodontol 1999;70:457-470.

Oliver RC, Brown LJ, and Löe H. Periodontal diseases in the United States population. Periodontol 1998;69:269-278.

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

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