gum-disease

Royalhealth00216 May, 2022Health

Your gums help protect and hold your teeth in place so it?s definitely something you want to look after! Gum Disease is an infection of your gums and is more formally known as Peridontitis.? With gum disease (Periodontitis), your gum tissue and bone are progressively destroyed. Your tooth may become loose and in advanced stages, tooth loss may occur. The damage from gum disease not reversible and your dentist can only stop further damage from occurring. You can avoid gum disease through good oral hygiene (brush and floss twice a day!) and by seeing your dentist regularly for a checkup and clean. Remember, your toothbrush is amazing at removing plaque but once tartar has formed, only your dentist can remove it safely