Gingivitis is inflammation of the gum tissue. Gingivitis is the most common form of periodontal tissue that is non-destructive.Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease and is reversible to the healthy gingiva. Gingivitis will progress to periodontitis if not treated, which is not reversible.Periodontitis can be aggressive or chronic and is a progressive, irreversible… Continue reading What is Gingivitis?
Category: Dental Implant
Oral Hygiene after getting Dental Implants
Just as oral hygiene is essential for the longevity of your teeth, it is also vital for the survival of dental implants. More attention to oral health is needed right after the surgery as the healing is underway. After Dental Implant placement, the dentist restores the implant. The implant becomes prone to gingival and periodontal disease, the same… Continue reading Oral Hygiene after getting Dental Implants
Periodontal Disease
Gum disease is often known as periodontal disease, which generally progresses over a long period. Gum disease is usually painless; you may not know you have it. Plaque formed of micro-organisms causes Periodontal disease. It starts forming as soon as you clean your teeth. You can remove plaque by brushing your teeth and rinsing it… Continue reading Periodontal Disease