Gingiva that is painful to brushing. Untreated gingivitis can progress into the tissues under the gingiva and cause the bone that supports the teeth to become weakened and resorb. Periodontitis, a form of dental disease, is marked by bone loss and will eventually lead to loosening or loss of teeth. It is usually painless and may have the same signs and symptoms as gingivitis. Your dentist can accurately diagnose and treat periodontat disease.
Prevention is the best treatment for dental disease.
The only way to prevent periodontal disease is by effective tooth brushing techniques. Tooth brushing must clean all five surfaces of each tooth. The most critical area of the tooth to clean is immediately adjacent or next to the gingiva or gums. Since a toothbrush cannot clean the area between the teeth, dental floss, dental tape, rubber tips, special brushes and stimulators are used to remove the plaque that is deposited between teeth. It should take approximately three minutes to brush your teeth thoroughly.