What is adult periodontitis?

A. Adult periodontitis is a bacterial infection causing destruction of tissue and bone around your teeth and can lead to tooth loss. Q. What is periodontal disease? A. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection leading to damage to the gums, tissues and bone around your teeth. The destruction of tissue and bone causes "pockets" around teeth and can lead to tooth loss. With proper treatment, patients have a better chance of saving their teeth and controlling further disease progression. Q. What is scaling and root planing? A. Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure performed by a dental professional. It involves a deep cleaning above and below the gum line to remove plaque that builds on the teeth. Q. Why would you use an antibiotic to treat Periodontal disease? A. Periodontal disease is caused by a bacterial infection, and so the use of an antibiotic is an important part of controlling the disease in addition to a mechanical procedure called scaling and root planing. ...  more