Periodontal disease affects more than just your teeth and gums. The Necessary Information

Up to half of the global population may be affected by one of the many
forms of gum disease. They develop when a bacterial coating called plaque
forms on the teeth and stays there.
The initial stages of gum disease are curable and reversible (gingivitis)
(gingivitis). However, some patients acquire a chronic destructive form of
gum disease that cannot be treated. In the end, this condition leads to
tooth loss.