Tag Archives: Gum Disease
- May 18, 2008
- What causes gum disease?– also tagged Dental Plaque
When dental plaque is not removed from the teeth, the bacteria in the plaque irritate the gums, causing inflammation. This is known as gingivitis.
Gingivitis is the most common form of gum disease. Over 90% of people have gingivitis somewhere in their mouth.
The symptoms of gingivitis include red, swollen gums that often bleed when tooth-brushing.
Thorough cleaning [...]
