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Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is where the tissues that support your teeth have an infection. Although it may look as though the gums are attached very high to the teeth, it?s not as high as it may look. The small v-shaped gap is called a sulcus between the tooth and gums. In the sulcus is where the infection stems from. When the disease damages the tissues, the sulcus develops into a pouch. The more severe the disease is, the greater the depth of the pouch is.

Gum Diseases are classified as to how severe the disease has become. There are two major stages of the disease: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a more mild form of the disease that only affects the gums and can be taken care of if seen by a dentist. Periodontal disease, however, can not be taken care of as easily. This is when the disease eventually leads to more critical forms of the disease like periodontitis.

There can be many different caution signs that can let you know that your gums might be becoming infected; Tissues bleeding when brushing teeth, inflamed and even sore gums, permanent teeth that are loose or separating, persistent bad breath. Sometimes there aren?t any signs that there are problems so getting a regular check up with your dentist would be highly recommended. If any kind of infection is beginning to occur, your dentist will see it and be able to take care of it effectively.

For more information or to set up an appointment with one of the dentists at Wausau Dentist give us a call at 715-849-5667.