Nov 22
If you don’t really know what “periodontal” means-don’t worry because you are not alone! In the most technical sense of the word, periodontal refers to the immediate area surrounding a tooth. But, for most of us, the gums are what dentists are referring to when they speak of periodontal. A periodontal disease is actually a bacterial infection that can destroy your gums and ultimately cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. So the question becomes-where does this bacteria come from and how can it be stopped?