Anyone can be infected with gum infection, and it is one of the primary causes of tooth loss in adults. It symptoms are more often painless and unrecognizable thus it is more likely to be neglected. Its early symptoms include red, swollen and gums that easily bleeds, by the time that it delivers pain and discomfort gum infection already progressed.
Gum infection or gum disease begins with plaque from bacteria. When plaque is not removed through brushing and flossing it forms into tartar. Toxins and acids are produced from the excessive accumulation of plaque. Brushing and flossing are not enough to remove tartar, it will require a dental health care professional’s tools remove its. If not removed, chronic gum infection will occur and will result to more serious dental condition. Gum tissues and bones will be affected by gum infection and tooth loss may eventually happen.