Common causes of gum disease:

Poor oral hygiene: The root cause of gum disease is plaque. 

Diet: Nutritional deficiencies (e.g. Vit. C deficiency), excessive alcohol consumption. 

Habits: Smoking, pan chewing, tobacco chewing, excessive use of toothpicks. 

Dental causes: Large unattended cavities, irregular teeth ill-fitting dentures, and ongoing braces treatment. 

Medical Causes: Diabetes, pregnancy, use of oral contraceptives, steroids, etc

Periodontal / Gum Treatments

Flap Surgery | Bone Grafting | Muco -Gingival Surgery | Gingival Depigmentation | Curratage And Root Planning | Crown Lengthening

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