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Periodontal disease

A bacterial infection that destroys the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth.

Left untreated, these diseases can lead to tooth loss.

The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on teeth

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