General Health Information

Periodontal disease or much known as gum disease is a very serious kind of infection that if left untreated, can cause tooth loss. The word periodontal means around the tooth. Therefore, periodontal disease simply means a chronic bacterial infection in the gums and the bone supporting our teeth. Periodontal disease can affect one or many teeth. If gingivitis is left untreated, it can lead to a much more serious gum disease called periodontitis. With time, the plaque can extend and grow below the gum line. The toxin that is produced by bacteria is plaque will can irritate the gums and cause swelling.