What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
The term “periodontal” means “around the tooth.” Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a common inflammatory condition that affects the supporting and surrounding soft tissues of the tooth and also the jawbone itself when in its most advanced stages. Periodontal disease is most often preceded by gingivitis, which is a bacterial […]
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