Gum diseases are becoming more and more frequent and it is estimated that 80% of adult people suffer from some sort of gum disease. These diseases are very unpleasant.

What causes gum diseases?

The main cause of gum diseases is the accumulation of dental plaque that are full of bacteria. They appear because of bad oral hygiene. The oral cavity is home to many microorganisms which we take in while eating. If for any reason plaque is stockpiled, gums may react with an inflammation.

What can influence gum diseases?

Next to dental plaque accumulation, gum diseases can be caused or worsened by other diseases, smoking, some medicine, stress, diets, hormone changes (pregnancy, puberty, menopause) . Causes can mechanical in nature such as teeth grinding.

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GUM DISEASES

Gum diseases are becoming more and more frequent and it is estimated that 80% of adult people suffer from some sort of gum disease. These diseases are very unpleasant.What causes gum diseases?

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GINGIVITIS SYMPTOMS

Symptoms are very hard to notice because is considered a “quiet” disease but it is not rare that it ends with teeth loss. This disease advances slowly but has almost no symptoms.

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GUM RECESSION

Gum recession is the moving of gum edge (gingiva) toward the root. Gum recession can affect all or nearly all teeth (general gum recession) , or it can affect only some teeth. Can be of different size and shape.

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FLAP SURGERY

Flap surgery has proven to be the best method for resolving periodontitis. Periodontitis is a disease of the supporting structures of the teeth, meaning the connection between the tooth root and the bone.

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PERIODONTITIS

Periodontitis is an advanced chronic inflammation of the gums. It is one of the most common diseases overall. The presence of bacteria in dental plaque leads to the development of inflammation that affects the supporting structures of the teeth located around the tooth root …

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GUMMY SMILE

Visible gums while smiling is a relatively frequent phenomenon.Such people avoid laughing and feel uncomfortably in company. They consider it an aesthetic imprefection.

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