Periodontal disease is a very common phenomenon.

Periodontal diseases are associated with gingival symptoms that include chronic or acute inflammation. The disease is accompanied by damage or destruction of the tissues that connect the tooth to the bone, such as periodontal ligaments. As a consequence, chronic periodontal disease can develop and destroy the bone. As the gums recede, bacteria build up in spaces called periodontal pockets, which over time turns the periodontal pockets into abscesses. As the disease progresses, the teeth become mobile and lose their functionality. A chronic infection may affect the general condition of a patient.

Treatment of periodontal disease varies according to their severity. Good oral hygiene, including regular brushing and flossing, can reverse mild periodontitis. A dentist can also thoroughly clean, probe and stimulate the periodontal pockets. In more severe cases, the patient is given topical oral antibiotics and sometimes surgical intervention is performed, which not always proves successful. In many cases, treatment of periodontal disease is difficult and does not bring the expected outcomes, which results in early loss of the teeth.