Archive for the 'Health' Category
January 3, 2012
- What is Chronic Periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a form of periodontal disease classified as serious infection that if left untreated can lead to tooth loss. When you say periodontal, it means “around the tooth”. Periodontal disease is a chronic or persistent bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. It can affect one or many teeth. It starts when the bacteria in plaque causes the gums to become inflamed and cause it to bleed. (…)