Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Gingivitis ? A Gum Problem

It is a very common event in everyone?s life to see swollen or bleeding gums when you get up to brush your teeth. This problem with your gums, due to inflammation is called Gingivitis. At least one member in every household would be suffering from this problem. If is not treated at the nick of time it can aggravate to become a serious gum disease like peiodontitis. Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease wherein you suffer inflammation as well as infection of gums.
Plaque is a sticky film made up of bacteria. It is found on your teeth when sugar and starch in your food comes in contact with the bacteria primarily found in your mouth. Plaque once removed can be easily formed within 24 hrs. When these sticky films of plaque are not removed on time they harden u View the rest of this article


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