Gums,,,The Pink factor that holds teeth into jaw bone ,the very foundation of our teeth. But they are the most underrated , uncared part of our mouth.
Many people suffer gum problems which are often unnoticed, coz they never cause severe pain which may hamper our life.
Why is gum disease called the “Silent killer”?
Because in the early stages, it usually causes:little or no pain
Slow damage over time symptoms people ignore
Hidden bone loss under the gums.
We often see patients searching for a “dentist near me” only when the problem becomes serious. It starts as simple highly ignored gingivitis (early gum disease) and slowly progress into periodontitis(severe gum and jaw bone disease), leading to loose teeth or even tooth loss. People from all strata of society be it educated , uneducated, business tycoons or small scale enterprenuers, home makers or job doers all tend to miss out BLEEDING GUMS and STICKY SALIVA, the earliest signs of gum problems coz they do not hamper our day to day work. Gums don't pain ,so no need to tale a leave from work to rest.
So what causes these invisible problems?
Teeth Plaque or Tartar
The main culprit is PLAQUE buildup—a sticky layer of bacteria that loves to party on your teeth and gums especially in small areas in between the 2 teeth also called as PROXIMAL AREAS OF THE TEETH. These areas are mostly non reachable to our brushes. Poor brushing, no flossing, smoking, and too much sugar just invite more trouble.