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Page 17:  Gum line plaque. Deep supporting tissues remain intact, but the darkened gums encircling the tooth are mildly infected. Healthy gums are a uniform light pink and exhibit no swelling.	Page 17:  Gum line plaque (outlined) to show resulting inflamed gums.	Page 18. Typically, bulging tissues surround curved teeth to form an undercut below the gum margin. This hinders effective cleaning in the “moat.”	Page 18. Typically, bulging tissues surround curved teeth to form an undercut below the gum margin. This hinders effective cleaning in the “moat.”
Page 19:  Microscopic image of plaque.	Page 22: The plaque has been removed from this tooth to better visualize the inflamed, swollen gums surrounding this tooth. Note the gum attachment level and floss path in the next picture.	Page 22:   In this picture the gum attachment level and floss path are outlined.	Page 28:  Model of tooth and bone shows eroded bone support for tooth due to chronic inflammation.
Page 28:  Another view of eroded bone support around tooth due to chronic inflammation.	Page 28:  Probe measures extent of bone loss (7mm) around tooth.  Gum tissue can mask bone loss so it isn't visibly apparent.	Page 28:  Probe in the same position, but external to the gum to show the 7mm bone loss around tooth.	Page 29:  This model illustrates the approximate bone loss experienced by the client in the former two images.
Page 29:  X-rays showing significant bone loss, masked by the gums.  The jawbone on this client is seriously eroded, yet gums still mask the loss.	Page 29:  X-rays showing significant bone loss, masked by the gums.  The jawbone on this client is seriously eroded, yet gums still mask the loss.	Page 29:  X-rays showing significant bone loss, masked by the gums.  The jawbone on this client is seriously eroded, yet gums still mask the loss.	Page 29:  X-rays showing significant bone loss, masked by the gums.  The jawbone on this client is seriously eroded, yet gums still mask the loss.
Page 29:  X-rays showing significant bone loss, masked by the gums.  The jawbone on this client is seriously eroded, yet gums still mask the loss.	Page 29:  X-rays showing significant bone loss, masked by the gums.  The jawbone on this client is seriously eroded, yet gums still mask the loss.	Page 32:  Atherosclerosis. See "Excerpts" link to see the image with a complete description.	Pages 43-44:  Neglected mouth shows heavy deposits and advanced inflammation.
Pages 43-44:  Neglected mouth shows heavy deposits and advanced inflammation.	Pages 43-44:  Neglected mouth shows heavy deposits and advanced inflammation.	Pages 43-44:  Neglected mouth shows heavy deposits and advanced inflammation.	Page 48:  Highlight of the pancreas.  Pancreatic cells produce insulin.
Page 61:  Representation of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products), showing large, sticky sugar molecules bonded to red blood cells.	Page 81:  Internal view of bone showing foam-like interior.  Note compromised structure in center.	Page 102:  Representation of fibroblasts from infected tissue that can reattach tissues to the root under the right circumstances.	Page 107:  Cancer cell.
Page 111: Root exposure caused by smokeless tobacco.   This person has long since given up smokeless tobacco, but still lives with the root exposure (gum recession) it caused.	Page 132:  This flattened and broken tooth needs a crown.  It is likely to break soon and needs treatment since the broken filling, margins, and cracks allow bacterial penetration.	Page 132:  This flattened and broken tooth needs a crown.  Note corrosion deep into the mercury amalgam filling material.	Page 183:  Heavy plaque on child's tooth.
Page 185:  Tooth decay and decalcification.	Page 185:  A tooth that has lost its battle with decay.	Page 206:  "Tipover" brushing effectively reaches under the gums.	Page 206:  "Tipover" brushing effectively reaches under the gums.
Page 206:  "Tipover" brushing effectively reaches under the gums.	Page 272:  How to best anchor floss.	Page 272:  How to best use fingers to floss lower teeth.	Page 273:  You can cause damage if you do not adapt the floss around the curves of the teeth.
Page 274:  How to best use your fingers to floss the top teeth, right side.	Page 274:  How to best use your fingers to floss the top teeth, right side.