The body reacts to this with inflammation. Initially, this process only affects the gums. The first signs of gingivitis are ...

Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive condition which can be successfully managed or even reversed. The earliest stage of gum disease, gingivitis, is characterized by red, swollen, & bleeding ...

Yet if left unchecked it could lead to receding gums and gum pockets, bone deterioration, and finally, tooth loss. In fact, periodontitis, the most severe form of gum disease, is the leading cause ...

Periodically cleaning plaque/calculus from below the gums (if periodontal pockets are found). Certain cases require more complex treatment such as periodontal surgery to clean teeth. However, the vast ...

Table 1. Characteristics and oral hygiene habits of the subjects with or without pathological periodontal pockets (PD ≥ 4 mm) Variables With PD ≥4 mm Without PD ≥4 mm P-value 1 ...

At this stage inflamed gums pull away from your teeth, and infected pockets can form. The infection eventually destroys soft tissue and bone, and can loosen teeth. To avoid tooth loss, you may ...

However, it only takes one visit to the dentist for a hygienist to potentially point out a common condition you might not otherwise have been aware of – deep gum pockets. The frustrating part of ...