This specialty deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases related to gums and bone, and is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. To prevent this disease, it is necessary to carry out the removal of bacterial plaque through domestic oral cleaning with dental floss and brush, in addition to the periodic cleaning done by the dentist.
One of the characteristics of periodontal disease is bleeding, but other problems can also arise such as: gingival retractions, changes in the position of teeth, swelling among others.