General Health Information

Periodontal disease or much known as gum disease is an
infection of the tissues supporting our teeth. Periodontal disease attacks our
sulcus just below our gum line. Our sulcus has a v-shaped gap between our teeth
and this is where the damage occurs. As the damage progresses, our sulcus will develop
to a pocket and the more damage it causes the deeper the pocket will be. In
order to avoid periodontal disease or any other gum diseases, it is best that
you know some factors that can increase the risk in developing gum diseases.
The common cause of gum disease is smoking, poor oral hygiene, systemic
diseases like diabetes, and gum injuries. Also, it’s best to treat this gum
disease in its early stage to avoid complications. A common sign for gum disease on progress is a gum that
easily bleeds when brushing and also gums that appears to be red and swollen.