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Periodontitis is caused by toxic materials discharge of bacteria building up in and below the gum line. It is characterized by the collapse of bone and tissues holding the teeth during inflammation. A tooth loss will occur upon the formation of periodontal compartments that detach the teeth from the gum. A localized periodontitis occurs when one tooth is implicated. A generalized periodontitis exhibits when all teeth is occupied. Common indications of the disease are gum bleeding during brushing, inflamed gums, wobbly or disoriented teeth, teeth loss, and bad breath. Periodontitis stages include mild, moderate and advance. However, it can progress even without the any of its signs that is why it is always favorable to have regular dental consultations to detect it in the early age. Treatment for periodontitis involves three chapters. The first chapter is the removal of bacterial accumulation and cleaning of the area being affected for recovery. The processes involved are scaling and root planning. The second chapter employs surgical operations to restore anything being damaged by the disease. Antibiotic treatment also belongs to this phase. The last chapter of treatment is maintenance since periodontitis is chronic. Here the dentist will prescribe brushing and flossing measures to prevent retention of re-accumulation of bacteria.