Gum disease is caused by bacteria and plaque buildup that causes the gums to become inflamed, swollen, and painful. Gum disease can lead to periodontitis, tooth loss, and expensive dental bills. You can protect your gums with regular tooth brushing, flossing, and dental checkups.
Prior articles have examined the issue of gum disease and how it affects the teeth and gums. We now want to examine how periodontal disease affects the rest of your body. Many studies have indicated that gum disease affects more than just your teeth, gums, jaw and the...
Gum Recession Leads to Tooth Loss! In our last article we focused on identifying periodontal disease. Commonly called gum disease, this problem affects literally millions of Americans and many of our Placerville dental patients. One of the most dangerous aspects of...
If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. — The Art of War What would you do if brushing or combing your hair caused your scalp to bleed? Would you start to worry about what was wrong with your skin? Would you be concerned about a...