Periodontal Disease
Company:
Dentistry by Dr. Arida
Location:
131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ
Phone: 908-654-6262
Hello Doctor! What’s on your radar this month?
This month’s column is about Periodontal (Gum) Disease.
What is it and how is it caused?
The Periodontium is the soft and hard tissue foundation of your teeth. It is comprised of your gums (gingiva) and the bone in your upper and lower jaw that holds your teeth in your jaw. Periodontitis is a destructive disease that causes swelling and bleeding of the gums along with destruction of the supporting bone around your teeth. It is caused by bacteria that are...