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Periodontitis, also known as gum disease and pyorrhea, is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. Periodontitis involves progressive loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to the loosening and subsequent loss of teeth.
A RealAge answered. Periodontitis is the form of gum disease (periodontal disease) in which bacteria have infected the tissues below the gums and may have invaded the bone tissue as well. Over-the-counter medicines are not very helpful in treating this condition.