Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS, FCPS (Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery), FFD Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS, FCPS (Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery), FFD Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
Periodontitis is inflammation of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Periodontitis is caused by certain bacteria (known as periodontal bacteria) and by the local inflammation triggered by those bacteria.Symptoms include swollen gums, red or purplish gums, tender gums, receding gums and bleeding gums