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Periodontitis, also known as gum disease and pyorrhea, is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. Periodontitis involves progressive loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to the loosening and subsequent loss of teeth.
Periodontal diseases are mainly the results of infections and inflammation of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums can become swollen and red, and they may bleed.eriodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health. A recent CDC report 1 provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 1  47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease.