What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal
disease is a chronic infection of the gums and bones that hold your
teeth in place.
If left untreated, the
gums and bones holding your teeth in place can be damaged leading to an
unhealthy smile where your gums recede or pull back from your teeth.
Periodontal disease can also cause offensive breath and gums that are
sore and bleed. As the disease progresses teeth become loose and are
lost. Recent studies suggest a link between periodontal disease and
other health complications including diabetes and heart disease.

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