歯周病(ししゅうびょう)

ししゅうびょう
noun
periodontal disease; gum disease
1. periodontal disease; gum disease
A disease of the tissues surrounding the teeth, including the gums and bone. Caused by plaque buildup and can lead to tooth loss if untreated.
歯周病(ししゅうびょう)を予防(よぼう)する。
To prevent periodontal disease.
歯周病(ししゅうびょう)は歯(は)を失(うしな)う大(おお)きな原因(げんいん)だ。
Periodontal disease is a major cause of tooth loss.
毎日(まいにち)丁寧(ていねい)に歯(は)を磨(みが)いて、歯周病(ししゅうびょう)を防(ふせ)ぎましょう。
Let's prevent gum disease by brushing our teeth carefully every day.

Compound of 歯(し) (tooth) + 周(しゅう) (around) + 病(びょう) (disease). A common medical term appearing regularly on toothpaste commercials and dental clinic signs.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 歯周病(ししゅうびょう)を予防(よぼう)する: to prevent gum disease
  • 歯周病(ししゅうびょう)にかかる: to develop gum disease
  • 歯周病(ししゅうびょう)の治療(ちりょう): treatment for gum disease
  • 歯周病(ししゅうびょう)対策(たいさく): anti-gum-disease measures

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 虫歯(むしば): cavity, tooth decay — separate dental problem; often paired with 歯周病(ししゅうびょう) in advertising
  • 歯肉炎(しにくえん): gingivitis — milder form, only the gums; one stage of 歯周病(ししゅうびょう)
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