Gum Treatments

The gums are part of the tissues that support the teeth in the jaws, sometimes the gums may become diseased.

One of the first symptoms of a gum disease is bleeding while brushing or flossing. Other symptoms may be swollen gums, painful gums or a bad breath.

If untreated, gum disease can progress to affect the bone supporting the teeth resulting in a condition known as periodontitis.

The most common causes of unhealthy gums are bacteria in the mouth. There are different groups of bacteria that can be found in the mouth, some are healthy and beneficial while some others can be really harmful and thrive in poor oral hygiene.

In treating gum disease, practising good oral hygiene is the first step and cannot be overemphasized.