Periodontitis (advanced gum disease)
Current as of: March 25, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Periodontitis (advanced gum disease)Periodontitis is an advanced form of gum disease. Early gum disease causes the gums to pull away from the teeth. This leaves deep pockets where plaque and bacteria can build up. Periodontitis can progress until the bones that support the teeth are damaged. Teeth may get loose and fall out or need to be removed. Current as of: March 25, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
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