Better than Arestin for Periodontal Disease?
August 16, 2009 – 8:11 amEnd Gum Disease Now OraMD is an all-natural solution for gum disease What is Periodontal disease? It is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It is a very serious disease that can result in tooth loss, even though it is generally painless, so patients might not even know they have it. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, consequences of this disease may include permanent tooth loss and even a higher risk of stroke and heart attack. Untreated gingivitis can eventually become periodontitis, causing the gums to separate from the teeth and form pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums). When the bacterial plaque enters into these pockets, the area becomes infected. Although there isn't much pain associated with gum disease, the consequences of this disease can be just as discomforting, including an unhealthy smile, in which the gums pull back from the teeth, offensive bad breath, gums that ...