Periodontitis – Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options
Periodontitis – Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options The word “periodontitis” comes from “periodontium”, which means “surrounding (peri) the tooth (odont)”. Periodontium includes all the components that hold the tooth in the jawbone: the gum (gingiva), the bone, and the Cementum – the anchoring structure on the surface of the root. The periodontium surrounds […]
The levels of gum disease progression – Gingivitis to Periodontitis
Dental plaque or mass bacteria grows and accumulates on the tooth and within the mouth. These bacteria use food particles and saliva to grow and multiply. The gums then start bleeding and swelling occurs which is known as gingivitis. In order to get rid of the bacteria, the body produces chemicals to attack the bacteria which in turn harms or destroys the bone and ligaments holding the teeth in place.
What is Gingivitis – treatment, symptoms, causes and prevention
What is Gingivitis – treatment, symptoms, causes and prevention What is gingivitis? Gingivitis is a gum disease caused When plaque, a naturally occurring sticky film that contains bacteria, builds up on teeth and causes inflammation of the surrounding gum tissue. The toxins produced by Plaque irritate the gums and cause inflammation making them puffy or […]