GUM DISEASE EXPLAINED #1
Gum disease explained
- Gingivitis and Periodontitis are infections of the gums and jaw bone
- Gingivitis is a surface infection of the gums which can take about 21 days to develop in a healthy mouth if you stop flossing or brushing
- Gingivitis completely heals with home care and dentist support
- Periodontitis is serious and is chronic
- Periodontitis causes permanent loss of your jaw bone until your teeth loosen and eventually fall out.
- Periodontitis takes about 4 months to develop and
- requires ongoing professional support according to your needs and diagnosis
- Periodontitis is a slow, wet, festering, flesh eating infection of the gums and jaw bone Periodontitis will affect other parts of your body
- https://www.perio.org/consumer/gum-disease.htm