Periodontitis
Let me fulfil my promise to continue with the symptoms and treatment of the disease, Periodontitis.
Last week, we had said that Periodontitis was primarily associated with Gingivitis (Sore Gums) and plaque build-up. We had also mentioned some other predisposing factors, such as anatomical deficiencies (eg malocclusion of the jaws), incorrect diets, loss of teeth and specific diseases (like diabetes, kidney problems, etc).
Symptoms
Now if Gingivitis is the main culprit, one would therefore expect to find the symptomology of Periodontitis closely mirroring that of Gingivitis (see Pet Corner November 29, 2015). As such, we are sure to find that Periodontitis is