Healthy gums - it's easy!

Strong and beautiful teeth – is, above all, healthy teeth. Taking care of their teeth, don't forget about the gums – because their status depends on the health of the teeth!
Check that you enter into the risk group. Gum disease can develop at any age. Moreover, as practice has shown, the risk of gum disease increases if you smoke or suffer from any chronic illnesses.



The cause of the disease. The "culprit" – plaque: when the accumulation of bacteria form toxins that damage the tooth and the gums and cause gingivitis – inflammation of the gums, resulting in bleeding when biting hard foods and brushing. The best prevention of gingivitis. It's the right daily care, applying the paste, useful for the gums, and regular visits to the dentist. After all, if gingivitis is not treated, it moot to progress to a more severe gum disease – periodontitis.



Signs of periodontitis. Periodontitis damage not only the gums but also the bone. In the initial stage it can develop without visible symptoms, therefore regular dental visits are extremely important for diagnosis.



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