Health and Nutrition

Advanced periodontal disease occurs when plaque, the bacterial film that grows on your teeth, builds up too much .  The plaque that causes advanced periodontal disease irritates the gums, making them bright red, tender, swollen, and sensitive. Even if you brush and floss every day, twice a day, you may not be able to get rid of all of the plaque on your teeth. Not only do you have to worry about bad breath, the possible damage to your teeth and gums can be pretty gruesome.  Advanced periodontal disease is common because many people don’t realize they have it and don’t take the necessary steps to prevent advanced periodontal disease. The more build-up, the more tartar that can result in nasty However, most cases of advanced periodontal disease can be prevented with proper oral hygiene.

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