Did you know that advanced gum disease, or periodontitis, is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? This condition occurs when bacteria in your mouth form plaque on your connective tissues that causes an infection. If left untreated, your gums eventually recede from your enamel to escape the disease, leaving your teeth without a firm enough foundation to remain rooted in place.
But that’s not the only fascinating fact about gum disease your might not already have known! Continue reading to learn 3 interesting tidbits about this common oral issue to help avoid developing it.
(more…)