PERIODONTITIS, more commonly known as the gum disease or pyorrhea is caused by plaque and tartar that accumulates between the teeth and the gums. It affects the periodontium, the tissue holding the teeth in…
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Periodontitis (or inflammatory gum disease) may affect various organ systems of your body. It has been documented that persons with pre existing periodontitis are at an increased risk of brain stroke and Alzheimer’s disease,…