Hydro Floss - The New Generation of Oral Irrigators

	The New Generation of Oral Irrigators

The Problems Caused by Plaque and Calculus

What is periodontal disease ?

Periodontal disease is also known as gum disease or periodontitis. There are various stages of gum disease, and the two most common forms are gingivitis and adult periodontitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation or infection of the gums (gingiva) that is an early stage of periodontal disease. When left untreated, gingivitis may progress to periodontal disease, which can progress to the loss of teeth. Only a professional?a dentist or periodontist?can diagnose gum disease, which often is painless. Research shows that periodontal disease may also be linked to heart and respiratory disease, premature birth and a host of other serious diseases.

How does it progress ?

A combination of bacteria and acids in the mouth form a sticky deposit called dental plaque that clings to the teeth. Plaque that is not removed from the teeth hardens into calculus and tartar, which aggravate the gums. Pockets (filled with plaque) form between the teeth and gums?causing theirritated gums to detach or pull away from the teeth. At this point, the infection has advanced below the gum line and it can then destroy the soft tissue, bone and ligaments that support the teeth. The teeth may become abscessed and loose, and even fall out. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.

What are the symptoms ?

Inflamed, swollen gums that bleed easily when they are brushed or flossed, bad breath, little or no pain in the early stages, late stage symptoms are loose teeth, pain upon chewing, abscessed teeth.

How to you prevent it ?

Keeping the teeth clean by brushing, flossing, and using the Hydro Floss^? oral irrigator on a regular basis will help prevent gum disease.