Periodontal Disease < 2026 >
: While your body attempts to fight the bacterial infection, the sustained, chronic immune response inadvertently destroys the periodontal ligament and supporting alveolar bone. 📈 Disease Stages
The development of periodontal disease relies on a complex interplay between bacteria and your body's immune system. periodontal disease
: Plaque (a sticky film of bacteria) builds up on the teeth. If not removed, it hardens into calculus (tartar). : While your body attempts to fight the