1. a disease of the gums and tooth sockets often leading to loosening of the teeth
Usage: medical

Examples

• The dentist diagnosed him with pyorrhea after examining his swollen gums.
• Poor dental hygiene can lead to pyorrhea and eventual tooth loss.
• She needed extensive treatment for her advanced pyorrhea.
• Regular flossing helps prevent pyorrhea and other gum diseases.
• The patient’s pyorrhea had progressed to the point where several teeth were loose.
• Early signs of pyorrhea include bleeding and tender gums.