Dental plaque and gum disease
goodtoknow says: Dental plaque is a soft substance that contains bacteria and appears on everyone's teeth, but it can be removed with regular brushing and flossing. If this doesn't happen, you could develop a gum disease called Gingivitis which causes swelling, redness and bleeding in the gums. If gingivitis isn't tackled it can cause Peridontitis. This affects the tissues that join the teeth to the gums and causes bad breath, (halitosis) toothache, difficulty eating, a foul taste in your mouth and tooth loss. However good oral hygiene can prevent gum disease so see your dentist for advice.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of dental plaque and gum disease from patient.co.uk, read on.
A build-up of plaque can lead to inflamed and infected gums. Severe gum disease can lead to teeth falling out. Good oral hygiene (described below) can usually prevent gum disease, and treat mild to moderate gum disease. Specialist dental treatments may be needed for severe gum disease.
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Kulani Phiri, about 1 year
I have a small wound on my front tooth which has been around for over a month now. Sometimes it produces pus. I wonder what ailment or symptom this is. I have tried to gargle salt water to no avail. It still lingers on. It is not painful though, but once in a while it inflames and produces pus. Do you know this condition?
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