However , the damage caused by periodontal disease never heals completely .
The inflammation dissipates as the infection declines , allowing the swelling to decrease which results in the gums once again forming an effective seal between the root of the tooth and the outside environment .
The damage caused by periodontal disease never heals completely .
The inflammation dissipates as the infection declines , allowing the swelling to decrease which results in the gums once again forming an effective seal between the root of the tooth and the outside environment .