Causes: Periodontitis can arise for a variety of reasons. A severe deficiency of vitamin C can lead to scurvy and result in bleeding, spongy gums, and eventual tooth loss. One kind of uncommon but highly destructive periodontal disease, juvenile periodontitis, is found to have a strong genetic basis. Meanwhile, the common periodontal disease such as… Continue reading »
Jul
19
How to Prevent Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy
Bleeding gums is considered one of the worst symptoms of pregnancy. This is the time when you are rejoicing over the coming of the new baby but are also worrying at the same time about which of the symptoms of pregnancy are normal and which are not. There are a lot of cases of pregnant… Continue reading »
Sep
22
Factors Influences Periodontal Disease (of the gums)
The main cause of periodontal disease (of the gums) is bacterial plaque, a film highly adhesive, transparent way that is constantly on the teeth. The following cases have also been attributed to gingivitis and the more advanced forms of periodontitis: -Cigarette smoking and use of snuff has been shown to be a major contributor to… Continue reading »
Sep
22
The Gum Disease: Gingivitis to Periodontitis
Periodontal disease (of the gums) is caused by a serious infection that can be extended to the root of the tooth, leading to the reduction of bone and, if untreated, the loss of the tooth. A periodontist qualified assess their condition and depending on their severity, will recommend a non-surgical periodontal or gum surgery.… Continue reading »