Most people do not understand gum disease or even know that it exists, but gum disease can be a very real and painful issue.  The main cause of gum disease is plaque, but there are several other factors that can contribute to gum disease:

Tobacco

There are many, many reasons not to use tobacco that can be fatal and I urge you to stop immediately not only for your health and for your family's health, but also for your gums' health.  Tobacco users, whether smoke or smokeless tobacco... read more