The nurse should be aware that the dental problem most likely to cause a person with periodontitis to seek treatment is
A) decay.
B) headaches.
C) loose teeth.
D) pain.

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In periodontitis the inflammation extends from the gums into the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament, destroying the supporting structures of the teeth. As a result, the teeth loosen and may require extraction.

The Nurse Should Be Aware That the Dental Problem Most