Warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease

Warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease

Warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease Periodontal disease (or periodontitis) is an inflammatory condition of the gum tissue surrounding your teeth. The signs of periodontal disease are often unnoticed until it is at an advanced stage. This degenerative oral...
How periodontal (gum) disease causes tooth loss

How periodontal (gum) disease causes tooth loss

Periodontal disease (periodontitis) affects millions of adults in Australia, who have some form of this inflammatory condition of the gums. If left untreated, periodontal disease can result in irreversible damage to the connective ligaments and hard tissue that...
What are the different types of gum disease?

What are the different types of gum disease?

There are two types of gum disease that can be considered stages of the same process of gum degeneration – gingivitis and periodontitis. However, some forms of periodontal disease have been linked to other systemic diseases and health conditions. Here are the...