What is Periodontitis?
Periodontitis, or periodontal disease, is a serious gum disease caused by bacteria, leading to inflammation of soft tissues around your teeth. If left untreated, periodontitis may damage and even destroy the structures that support the teeth.
Table of Contents
- Periodontitis: What Is, Causes, Stages, Symptoms, and Treatment
- What is Periodontitis?
- How Common is Periodontitis?
- How Dangerous is Periodontitis?
- Causes
- Stages of Periodontitis
- Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnosis and Tests
- Treatment
- Prognosis for Periodontitis Patients
- How to Prevent Periodontitis?
- Periodontitis - Key Facts You Should Know