Miracle Smile
May 24th, 2016
PERIODONTAL DISEASE OR PERIODONTITIS
What is Periodontitis ?
Perio - (around) odont - (tooth) - titis ( inflammation ) So is an inflammation of the soft tissue ( gums) around the teeth. Can affect one or several teeth. Is caused by Plaque and plaque has bacteria that can irritate and inflame the your gums.
When your gums are irritated or inflamed gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces called " pockets". These pockets collect more bacterias, food, plaque and get worse and worse.
How you can prevent Periodontal disease or gum disease ?
May 24th, 2016
What is Periodontitis ?
Perio - (around) odont - (tooth) - titis ( inflammation ) So is an inflammation of the soft tissue ( gums) around the teeth. Can affect one or several teeth. Is caused by Plaque and plaque has bacteria that can irritate and inflame the your gums.
When your gums are irritated or inflamed gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces called " pockets". These pockets collect more bacterias, food, plaque and get worse and worse.
How you can prevent Periodontal disease or gum disease ?
- Brush your teeth twice a day with Fluoride toothpaste
- Floss ( if you don't floss you left 30% of plaque )
- Eat healthy food
- Visit your dentist
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