FAQs - Gum Disease
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is when the bone and gum around teeth lose attachment to the teeth and pockets form where bacteria can grow and the disease exacerbate. Bacteria live in the plaque and tartar on your teeth. These bacteria produce harmful chemicals that cause your gums to bleed and recede.
How common is Gum Disease?
Over 80% of the population has some form of gum disease.
How is Gum Disease treated?
Gum Disease can be treated by thorough cleaning or debridement of these pockets so that they are bacteria free. This is done by a Hygienist or dentist and then good homecare is essential. Smoking predisposes you to gum disease. Regular removal of bacteria, plaque and tartar professionally is essential to maintain healthy gums.
What happens if I don't treat gum disease?
If you don’t remove the plaque, your gums become swollen and bleed easily. This can cause pain and infection in your mouth. If the gum disease progresses your gums detach away from your teeth to form pockets or gaps between your teeth and gums. These gaps are called periodontal pockets. These pockets cannot be cleaned at home and tend to become infected with more bacteria. Eventually the infection spreads and can cause your teeth to loosen.
Is it true that the infection could spread to other parts of the body?
Research has shown that bacteria found in gum disease are also found in heart disease and diabetes and therefore may have serious health implications!
What causes bad breath?
Bacteria found in gum disease and tooth decay is the main cause for bad breath.
Here at Perfect Smile Spa we can treat and prevent gum disease so if you need any further information please contact us on 01708 442114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk
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