Periodontal disease

Periodontal pockets are a telltale sign of gum disease, the number one cause of tooth loss in adults. Find out how a dentist determines if you have periodontal pockets, how pockets progress, and what you can do to help keep them from forming in the first place.

Periodontal disease is a serious bacterial infection of the gums that, if left untreated, will eventually destroy the gums, ligaments and bones supporting your teeth, leading to tooth loss. Periodontal disease can also lead to problems...

Periodontal disease refers to inflammation and infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Symptoms include bleeding gums, bad breath and loose teeth.

Reports show that approximately 47% of American adults between the ages of 20 to 64 suffer from some form of periodontal disease or inf...

fact or fiction: can your teeth heal themselves?

Chronic gum disease is the biggest cause of tooth loss in people over 30 years old, and affects 10 to 15% of the population on average.

fact or fiction: can your teeth heal themselves?

If you are looking for simple and effective natural remedies for periodontitis, continue reading this article and find out what they are. But first.…