Dental plaque (a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth) is known to be the main cause of periodontal (gum) disease. When the bacteria settle on your teeth they form a whitish film called biofilm. Those that are not removed cause formation of “pockets,” areas of separation between the teeth and their surrounding gums, in which plaque hardens into deposits known as calculus or tartar. Calculus is hard mineralised plaque. Its contains colonies of bacteria causing destruction of the underlying gums and bone. Thus, causing gum recession and bone loss.
Inflammation of the gum and bone is termed as Periodontitis. Periodontitis is seldom painfull and gives signs and symptoms like bleeding gums, bad breadth, tooth mobility. Many treatment can be done to manage periodontal disease like ultrasonic scaling, root planning, flap surgeries, etc…
At DentaWellness, we provide best gum care solutions.