Periodontal Disease (PD) is a severe, progressive gum infection that targets the gums, inflaming and damaging the soft tissue and supporting bone around the teeth. PD is caused by pathogenic microflora in the biofilm that forms below the gum line adjacent to the teeth. The infection begins as gingivitis, which leads to periodontitis, causing the gums to recede and eventually destroy the bone supporting the teeth causing the teeth to loosen. Untreated Periodontitis ultimately results in tooth loss, chronic inflammation, and pain. There are also a variety of systemic health effects linked to the disease which are even more detrimental.
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