Periodontics

Periodontitis (periodontal disease) called in technical jargon is a bacterial infection. The starting point for periodontitis is a dental plaque: metabolic products of the bacteria irritate the gums, which become inflamed and begin to bleed when touched. Tartar and bacteria can spread under the gumline and on the root surface. Gum pockets form and tartar increases. The gums become reddened, swollen, painful and regressed. The body’s defenses fight the bacteria. However, the jawbones and retaining fibers also shrink. The tooth begins to wobble and in the worst case scenario can fail.