Periodontitis can be very serious. Left untreated, it can lead to gum, bone, and tooth loss. Additionally, the bacteria associated with the condition can lead to stroke or other artery diseases.
Although the effects of periodontitis cannot be reversed, your dentist may be able to limit the amount of damage that the bacterial infection does to your teeth, bones, and gums.
Advanced gum disease is called periodontitis. It can be very serious. That's because chronic periodontitis can lead to the loss of tissue and bone that support the teeth and it may become more severe over time. If it does, your teeth will feel loose and start moving around in your mouth. This is the most common form of periodontitis in adults but can occur at any age. It usually gets worse slowly, but there can be periods of rapid progression.
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