What is Periodontics?

Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry aimed at the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, usually caused by the accumulation of bacterial plaque, which hardens into tartar.

The most common diseases that this specialty treats and cures, are gingivitis and periodontitis, which among other symptoms cause bad breath, can also cause the loss of teeth.

        What is gingivitis?

Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums, caused by the bacteria of the dento bacterial plaque. It can be a silent disease and not cause pain. It is characterized by the color of the gum, an intense red, and has bleeding during brushing.

And what is periodontitis?

When gingivitis is not treated properly, periodontitis can arise, which is a serious inflammation in the gums that causes in addition to bad breath an infection that reaches the ligaments and bone, the teeth support, so that they loosen and detach