What is periodontitis?
Periodontitis is the serious and advanced stage of gum disease it is a “silent disease” because there is no pain until the disease has progressed to where there is lots of bone loss around the teeth. The gum tissue and bone surrounding the teeth could become infected and the teeth could become loose and have to be extracted.
Periodontitis results from the progression of gingivitis, involving inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth. Periodontitis occurs when inflammation or infection of the gums is untreated or treatment is delayed. Infection and inflammation spreads from the gums to the ligaments and bone that support the teeth. Loss of support causes the teeth to become loose and eventually fall out. Periodontitis is irreversible but you can stop its progression through good oral hygiene and visiting your dentist.
Periodontitis is the serious and advanced stage of gum disease which includes bone loss. Periodontitis is irreversible. The gum tissue and bone that surround and support your teeth could become seriously damaged and the teeth affected could become loose and fall out. Periodontitis occurs when the early stage of periodontal disease, gingivitis, is left untreated. Periodontitis has also been linked to serious health problems such as an increased risk of stroke and heart attacks. Periodontitis could also cause higher blood sugar levels. Some researchers have even suggested that gum disease can cause premature birth and low birth weight.
