What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is a type of disease.
Periodontal disease is also known as gum disease. (1)
What does periodontal disease do?
Common symptoms include red, swollen, bleeding, or receding gums. (1)
It can also cause bad breath, pain, sensitivity, and loose teeth. (1)
What increases the risk of periodontal disease?
Smoking, certain medications, and poor oral health increase the risk of periodontal disease. (1)
People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease. (2)
If plaque is not removed from teeth, it can build up on the teeth near the gum line and harden into tartar, which can cause periodontal disease. (2)
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/health/tooth-anatomy#structure-and-function
2. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/gum-disease-dental-problems
