Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the dental tissues that support the teeth: the gums and the bones under them. In the early stages of the disease (gingivitis), the gums become red, swollen, and may bleed. In its most advanced form, the gum detaches from the tooth, forming periodontal pockets between the tooth and the gum itself. As the disease progresses, the periodontal bones and ligaments are destroyed. Periodontal disease therefore requires immediate treatment and if you are suffering from an aggravated form of the disease, the teeth become more mobile and must be extracted, otherwise, they may fall out on their own.