Living With And Managing Gum Disease

If you have poor dental hygiene habits, it can lead to gum disease. Gum disease is where the gums become infected from the bacteria found in plaque and tartar deposits. The gums can become sore, swollen, and even bleed.

If you fail to have your teeth cleaned to remove plaque and tartar and treat this early stage of gum disease, it will continue to progress through several stages. At each stage, the disease becomes progressively worse. Eventually, if you do nothing, your teeth can fall out, you can have a severe gum infection, and experience significant jaw bone density loss.

The first stage is referred to as gingivitis. This is the only stage where treatment can effectively help reverse the effects of gum disease. Treatment involves removing the plaque buildup along the gumline, treating any infection, and following a regular treatment plan. Read more here...