Abstract Our gums are very prone to inflammation. So maintaining gum health should be a priority. There are various gum disorders like gingivitis (inflammation of gums), periodontitis. Periodontitis is a serious gum disease in which a person’s soft tissues of the gums are damaged which inturn destroys the bones that support the teeth that loosens the tooth. Periodontitis is the…
What Is Pyorrhea? Pyorrhea is a dental condition in which there is plaque formation along gum lines. Plaque is a sticky inflexible film with bacterial growth that emits acids and toxins that are harmful to teeth and gums. It further leads to dental caries and loss of teeth. This is mainly a bacterial disease that infects the tissue around the…
Abstract Periodontal (gum) disease is a common, yet serious, gum infection that affects the soft tissue and the bone that support the tooth. The disease, in more specific medical terminology, is called ‘Periodontitis,’ which means ‘inflammation around the tooth.’ The main cause of the disease is poor dental hygiene. The disease requires proper treatment because it can potentially damage the…