What Causes The Gum Infection And Inflammation?
The simple answer is, not obeying your mother. I’m sure you were told to brush your teeth and gums morning and night and floss at least once a day. If you followed this simple advice you more than likely would not develop periodontal disease. It is caused by the long-term effects of plaque deposits. Plaque is a sticky material made of bacteria, mucus, and food debris that develops on the teeth when you don’t care for your teeth regularly. It is a major cause of tooth decay and cavities. Plaque that stays on your teeth longer than two or three days can harden under your gum line into tartar. You usually can’t get rid of tartar by brushing and flossing you will need to have your teeth cleaned by a dental hygenist to remove it. Thats why dental professionals recommend a cleaning and check up every 6 months. Periodontal Disease Commonly Occurs During: • Puberty • Menstruation • Pregnancy • And at Menopause Presumably because of hormonal changes. We do know that oral contraceptives may make
