Many adults throughout the U.S. currently have some form of gum disease, which can range from inflammation of the gums to an advanced form of gum disease that threatens the soft tissue and bone support for your teeth.
The most common cause of gum disease is not maintaining good oral hygiene habits. If you don’t brush and floss every day, then the bacteria that naturally lives in your mouth will get out of control. This bacteria combines with food debris and other particles to form plaque. Brushing and flossing are necessary to rid your mouth of plaque. When you don’t remove it, it hardens and forms...
