Question

periodontal Years of bad living had filled his teeth with cavities, but it was periodontal disease that finished them off. ˌpɛriəˈdɑnəl

Accepted Answer

Concerning or affecting the tissues around the teeth. In dentistry, cavities are important but they aren't the whole story; what happens to your gums is every bit as vital to your dental health. When you don't floss regularly to keep plaque from forming on your teeth and gums, the gums will slowly deteriorate. Dentists called periodontists specialize in the treatment of periodontal problems, and when the gums have broken down to the point where they can't hold the teeth in place a periodontist may need to provide dental implants, a costly and unpleasant process. But even a periodontist can't keep your gums healthy; that job is up to you

word	periodontal
definition	Concerning or affecting the tissues around the teeth.
eg_sentence	Years of bad living had filled his teeth with cavities, but it was periodontal disease that finished them off.
explanation	In dentistry, cavities are important but they aren't the whole story; what happens to your gums is every bit as vital to your dental health. When you don't floss regularly to keep plaque from forming on your teeth and gums, the gums will slowly deteriorate. Dentists called periodontists specialize in the treatment of periodontal problems, and when the gums have broken down to the point where they can't hold the teeth in place a periodontist may need to provide dental implants, a costly and unpleasant process. But even a periodontist can't keep your gums healthy; that job is up to you
IPA	ˌpɛriəˈdɑnəl

Gums Periodontal Teeth Dental Periodontist Affecting Tissues Years