Periodontal Disease, or Periodontitis, occurs when plaque byproducts destroy the tissue that anchors teeth in the bone. As the disease continues to progress, pockets form, which allow more plaque to collect below the gum line. They can also become very sensitive to cold and touch. In advanced cases of Periodontal Disease, the teeth lose more support as the disease continues to destroy the periodontal ligament and bone. Unless treated appropriately, the affected teeth frequent