What happens if I don't take care of my gums?
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American Dental Association answered:If you don't practice good oral hygiene, which includes brushing and flossing daily, you could develop periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bone that support the teeth. Healthy gum tissue fits like a cuff around each tooth. When someone has periodontal disease, the gum tissue pulls away from the tooth. As the disease worsens, the tissue and bone that support the tooth are destroyed. Over time, teeth may fall out or need to be removed. Treating periodontal disease in the early stages can help prevent tooth loss later.It can be hard to know if you have periodontal disease. That's why good oral hygiene, regular dental checkups and periodontal exams are so important.
If you don't practice good oral hygiene, which includes brushing and flossing daily, you could develop periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bone that support the teeth. Healthy gum tissue fits... More -
Dr. Jonathan B. Levine answered:If you don't take care of your gums, you can end up losing your teeth and the bone around them.
In fact, by neglecting your gums, you could end up losing a lot more than your teeth. A mouth with diseased gums can set off influential amounts of bacterial pro-inflammatory components into the bloodstream, which means it can travel to any vital organ and cause serious inflammation there as well. Your red, swollen gums could ultimately give you heart disease.
If you don't take care of your gums, you can end up losing your teeth and the bone around them. In fact, by neglecting your gums, you could end up losing a lot more than your teeth. A mouth with diseased gums can set off influential amounts... More -
Dr. Supriya Verma answered:Poor Oral hygiene or inadequate home care is the leading cause of gum disease. If you don't take care of your gums then you will be at a higher risk of getting gum disease. Gum disease can start out as inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and if not controlled then with time can it can lead to bone loss (Periodontitis) and eventually tooth loss.
Poor Oral hygiene or inadequate home care is the leading cause of gum disease. If you don't take care of your gums then you will be at a higher risk of getting gum disease. Gum disease can start out as inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and... More
