Salmon Creek Family Dental - Periodontics in Vancouver, WA 98686

Salmon Creek Family Dental – Periodontics in Vancouver, WA 98686

Periodontal diseases progressively destroy the gums and jaw bone, which support your natural teeth. Periodontal disease and decay are both caused by bacterial plaque, the yellowish film that sticks to your teeth along your gum line.

Bacteria found in plaque irritate your gums, which may cause them to turn red, swell and bleed easily. Prolonged irritation causes the gums to separate from the teeth, leading to the formation of pockets. As periodontal diseases progress, gum tissue and bone that hold teeth in place deteriorate, which leads to tooth loss if left untreated.

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