Your gums actually attach to the teeth at a lower point than the gum edges that we see. This forms a small space called a sulcus. Food can get trapped in this space and cause a gum infection or gingivitis. Plaque is a thin film of bacteria. It constantly forms on the surface of your teeth. As plaque advances, it hardens and becomes tartar. You can develop an infection when plaque extends below the gum line. Left unchecked, gingivitis can cause the gums to separate from the teeth. This can cause injury to the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth.
Sodium valproate is prescribed to treat epileptic disease and seizures. It can be taken by both adults and children. A seizure is a short episode of symptoms which is caused by a burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Sodium valproate works by reducing these abnormal electrical activities.
valproate/divalproex (divalproex) (updated 12/2014) The following is my original handout for divalproex, with a few updates. The language might sound different here as it was written before the development of this website.