General Health Information

Gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease and typically are painless is one of the most common dental problem
among people. Gingivitis and advanced periodontal disease is really an
infection that primarily affects the gum tissue (at first) and is
caused by anaerobic bacteria (such as S. mutans). This infection
becomes more severe when it spreads below the gum line because it
produces toxins that can dissolve the supporting bone and gingival
tissue that help support your teeth. If periodontal disease treatment
is not performed, the teeth will fall out and the bacteria will then
spread to other areas of the body-such as your heart. These harmful
bacteria that may attach to fatty plaques (responsible for clogging
arteries) in the heart. This will further clog the arteries and
restrict blood flow making heart attacks more likely. The bacteria may
also cause an infection in the heart itself (known as Infective
Endocarditis) and add further strain to this organ. That is why
superior oral hygiene should be observed beforehand before getting
threatened with this disease and it’s not too late.