Our body reacts to all pathogenic bacteria via the immune system. It tries to overcome diseases caused by bacteria or viruses that have invaded the system. It works the same way in our mouths. If pathogenic bacteria begin to reside in the biofilm on the teeth, our organism begins to fight back. This is when our gums bleed because they are more engorged due to our body’s immune response. Blood supplies the inflamed tissues with defensive substances.

These fight off the bacteria in the biofilm in the mouth and kill them. However, in this “battle” between bacteria and our body, various toxic substances are produced that attack our tissues around the tooth. The tissues around the tooth begin to dissolve, and the bone holding the tooth starts to recede, which results in periodontitis/parodontitis. If you suffer from chronic/long-lasting inflammation of your gums, it leads to the loss of individual teeth. Because, when the tissues and the bone that holds the teeth recede, the teeth will have nothing to hold them and they will start to wobble and eventually fall out.

That is why gingivitis requires special attention! First of all, it is important to visit a dentist or dental hygienist to determine the cause of gingivitis and set up a treatment course to keep your teeth protected and preserved in the mouth. In the beginning, it is a relatively simple treatment that can preserve your beautiful smile for a lifetime!