What To Do When Periodontal Disease Occurs

http://www.oramd.com/recedinggums/2-gumsreceding.htm When periodontitis occurs, the spaces between gum and tooth increase forming pockets and infection spreads to bone. The most common causes are plaque and tartar building up under the gum line causing ligament break down, gums pull away from the teeth. Symptoms may include bright red gums that bleed easily or shrink back (recede).