|The Wisdom Tooth| |Friday, 20 April 2012 11:09| More than 75%
of Americans experience gingivitis at some level!Gingivitis,
simply speaking, is gum disease in its mild form. Gingivitis is
when the gums become inflamed and change color from the normal
pink to red. The change of color is accompanied by bleeding,
swelling, tenderness of the gums, and persistent bad breath or
bad taste in the mouth. These symptoms occur when bacteria or
plaque accumulate along the gum line. Plaque is a sticky
substance that consists of bacteria, food debris and mucous.
This material develops on the surfaces of our teeth that are
exposed. If the plaque accumulates, it will mineralize and turn
into tartar, a hard white substance that will form around the
base of the teeth. The plaque and tartar inflame the gums
causing gingivitis. If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, please consult your dentist immediately! Mild
gingivitis, can progress into moderate, and severe gingivitis,
which can result in periodontitis. Brush regular