What Is Gum Disease?
1. The Gums
The gums are the pink tissue in our mouths that covers the bottom part of our teeth, and it performs some important roles in the body. Our gums help to keep our teeth in place, and they also help to form a protective seal that helps to keep pathogens away from where they can do harm.
As with all other parts of the body, it is a good idea that we do what we can to take care of our gums. This mostly means keeping high dental hygiene standards with regular brushing and flossing. If we don’t then there is an increased chance of gum disease developing.
