You Can Control Your

Gum Disease

Whether your periodontal (gum) disease is stopped, slowed or gets worse depends a great deal on how well you care for your teeth and your gums every day from this day forward. Good dental habits will make a difference in preventing and treating gum disease.

In periodontitis, your gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that become infected. Your body's immune system fights the bacteria as it spreads and ultimately breaks down bone and tissue.

If you know the risk factors, then you can learn how to avoid them or realize if you are susceptible to the disease.