Periodontitis, or Pyorrhea, is a disease involving inflammation of the gums (gingiva), often persisting unnoticed for years or decades in a patient, that results in loss of bone around teeth.
This differs from gingivitis, where there is inflammation of the gingiva but no bone loss; it is the loss of bone around the teeth that differentiates between these two oral inflammatory diseases.
Defend against gum disease by:
* Brushing teeth after every meal.
* Checking to see if bleeding is present during or after brushing. If so you'll need to brush and floss more often or more thoroughly and need your teeth cleaned professionally.
* Flossing at least once per day using proper flossing methods. Not flossing allows bacteria to build up to dangerous levels.
* Decreasing the quantity and frequency of your sugar consumption. Sugar helps plaque grow.
* Visiting your dentist twice a year.
* Using a high quality electric tooth bruth such as the
Rota-DentŪ toothbrush which has patented microfilament brush tips designed to reach underneath the gum line and in-between the teeth.
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RB Dentist - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
858-485-0044
16476 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92128
Serving San Diego County and the all communities of San Diego, California with dental care for swollen and bleeding gums including:
Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Ramona,
Rancho Bernardo,
Fairbanks Ranch, Escondido, Scripps Ranch, Miramar and Mira Mesa 
