Periodontal Disease
September 15th, 2011|
What are your numbers? Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. At your dental hygiene appointment, your dental professional measures the space between your teeth and gums to check for gingivitis or periodontitis (gum disease). Bacteria can accumulate in this space and the surrounding bone causing pockets to form. There may also be noticeable signs of inflammati ... |