When you go to a dentist for a checkup, you'll be hoping to come away with a good scorecard and hope that inattention or bad habits along the way may not have caused any lasting issues. However, some people may be told that there is evidence of gingivitis and that if left unchecked, this could develop into periodontitis. Clearly, these are worrying terms, but what do they actually mean, and what can you do to avoid any major issues?
