Gum Health

Gingivitis is the initial stage of gum inflammation, where they become red, swollen, and often bleed when brushed. Periodontitis is the advanced stage where bacterial plaque begins to destroy the gums, soft tissue, and eventually the bone anchoring the teeth, making the tooth loose in its socket.

The primary cause is plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on and between the teeth. If this plaque is left unremoved, it irritates the gums and hardens into calculus (tartar), which perpetuates the cycle of gum disease.

Good oral hygiene is the best way to prevent gum disease, but once plaque has hardened into tartar, it cannot be removed with a toothbrush or floss. Professional hygiene treatment is necessary to remove this calculus and prevent the disease from advancing.