Coping with GUM DISEASE
Oct 06, 2021
2 minutes
Healthy gums should be pink and firm. Gum disease is caused by a build-up of plaque, a sticky substance containing bacteria. Consuming carbohydrate-rich food and drink allows plaque bacteria to produce acid, slowly breaking down the enamel, causing decay. Plaque is removed by brushing and flossing, but hardens to form tartar if not removed, which sticks
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