Periodontal Treatment for Gum Disease
About 30 to 50% of all Americans suffer from periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is gum disease and is caused by a bacterial infection in the periodontal pockets. It can affect one tooth or many teeth, and if left untreated, can result in tooth loss or other serious health problems.
Bacteria begin thriving in plaque, which is the colorless, sticky film that forms on the teeth. The gums become inflamed as bacteria adhere to the tooth’s surface and progress into the bones. As the bones disintegrate the teeth start to loosen and can fall out.
