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Q. What is periodontal (gum) disease?

The term periodontitis, otherwise known as periodontal disease, literally means "inflammation of the tissue surrounding teeth." That description is exactly what this disease entails. Through various means, your gums and underlying bone surrounding your teeth become inflamed (swollen, red,