The same way humans do. Bits of food gather around the base of the teeth, getting caught under the gums, and foster the growth of bacteria. The bacteria irritate the gums, and there you have periodontal disease. This is made worse in cats because, of course, they don't brush their teeth.
The abbreviation for the periodontal ligament is PDL. Periodontal disease is very occasionally abbreviated to PD.
Stage I periodontal disease.
calcium supplementation may prevent periodontal disease as it builds a strong jawbone.
Periodontal disease
By definition, yes. Periodontal means "around the tooth." Periodontal disease is disease around the tooth. If there are no teeth, there can be no disease around the teeth.
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Losing teeth due to periodontal disease. Gums can pull away from the tooth, bone can be lost, and the teeth may loosen or even fall out. Periodontal disease is mostly seen in adults. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health.
Periodontal disease is primarily caused by bacterial infections in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Although viruses can also play a role in gum disease, bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis are the main culprits in causing periodontal disease.
periodontal disease?
Gingivitis Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease.
Yes