Therefore it is important to make regular visits to your dentist. We are committed to providing whole mouth care, and an important component of this is a detailed and accurate assessment of your gums. There are many forms of periodontal diseases and the primary cause is due to bacterial plaque located near or below the gum margins. A mild form of periodontal disease is called gingivitis and this is an inflammation of the gums. This may result in bleeding during brushing, swelling and increased redness of the gum tissue.
Many people develop gingivitis and it is primarily due to inadequate bacterial plaque control.
The early stages are easily treated by a trained Dental Hygienist, and the infection can be controlled by good oral health care at home. However some people react less favourably to the presence of bacterial plaque around the teeth and gums, than others. If the plaque is not removed, these susceptible people develop irreversible and severe breakdown of the tooth supporting tissues. The severe forms of periodontal disease which may develop lead to pus formation, tooth mobility and perhaps eventual tooth loss. The disease often occurs in short destructive bursts at a variable number of sites in the mouth.