Healthy Gums
Healthy Gums
A healthy mouth is key to a healthy body. Periodontal disease and decay are both caused by bacterial plaque and can be accelerated by a number of different factors. Plaque is a colourless film that sticks to your teeth at the gum line. Plaque constantly forms on your teeth. If not carefully removed by daily brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into a rough, porous substance known as calculus (or tartar). Up to 80 percent of the population unknowingly has some form of gum infection. By thorough daily brushing and flossing, you can remove these germs and help prevent gum disease.
Gum disease or periodontitis is characterized by a persistent bacterial infection surrounding one tooth or several teeth, gum disease causes little discomfort and produces few obvious symptoms in the early stages. When periodontal disease is not treated, it will spread and compromise gums, teeth, bone, and it can lead to heart disease and strokes, as well as diabetes and pregnancy complications.
