Understanding the Real Cause of “Peri Peri Disease”: A Guide to Periodontal Disease
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According to the World Health Organization, severe gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss globally. This serious health issue is often mistakenly referred to as “peri peri disease,” but the real diagnosis is periodontitis. The confusion likely stems from the similar sound of the terms, but the cause is not a chili pepper, but rather a bacterial infection in the gums.
