When gums are healthy, they fit snuggly against the teeth.
However, in the presence of harmful bacteria, the gap deepens, leading to inflammation, bone loss, and periodontitis, also known as gum disease.
Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the soft and hard structures supporting the teeth and is associated with inflammation.
This Health & Medicine Lab video talks about how to reverse gum disease.
If you care about gum health, please read studies about an important causes of tooth decay and gum disease, and how often should you get your teeth cleaned.
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