Periodontal (gum) disease is dangerous. It is an infection of the gums that starts out as plaque, an opaque film on the teeth that solidifies to form tartar. As tartar accumulates, it harbors germs that assault the soft tissue around the gums. This is the early stage of gum condition called Gingivitis. Left neglected, Gingivitis becomes Periodontitis which ultimately destroys the tissue surrounding your teeth AND the bone that holds your teeth in place. Except for bad breath and gums that bleed, there are really few very early caution signals. The illness advances calmly, often without discomfort, and before you understand it, you are losing your teeth and you have no idea why.

Tooth loss is just the most evident sign of gum disease. Scientific study has actually uncovered linkage in between gum condition and stroke, heart problem, diabetes – even an enhanced risk for pregnant women. When your gums become unhealthy, your entire immune system is damaged.

In the past, fear of uncomfortable oral surgery has actually kept people with gum condition from seeking the care they required. Well, those days are gone for life.