Your gums play a more significant role in your oral health journey than you probably know. Periodontal tissue is not just a supporting part of your smile, but one of the most active areas of your mouth. This material provides a shield for the more vulnerable areas beneath the gumline. It helps you to continue to have strong and beautiful teeth. When your gums become infected, they can pull back from the normal location on your enamel. This creates a pocket which quickly begins to gather debris and food particles.
Periodontitis is the term for this condition and it can be difficult to manage on your own. Schedule a scaling and root planing appointment with MMC Dental in Houston, TX in order to thoroughly clean the base of your teeth and your gum tissue. Periodontal disease affects nearly half of all adult Americans, so do not let yourself fall into that statistic. Care for your gums and keep them safe! (more…)