Healthy gums sit close to the teeth. When gum disease begins, bacteria and plaque cause inflammation. This can make the space between the tooth and the gum grow deeper. That space is known as a pocket.<\/p>\r\n
As the pocket gets deeper it becomes much harder to clean at home. Bacteria can hide under the gum where a toothbrush cannot reach. This means the infection keeps affecting the tissue and may get worse over time.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A tooth that moves when you press it should not be ignored\u2014even if it does not hurt.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Bleeding while brushing often shows the gums are inflamed. Deep pockets might be hiding underneath this irritation.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Bad breath that comes back after brushing could be caused by bacteria below the gum line. Mouthwash may help for a time but it does not solve the real problem.<\/p>\r\n
Treatment depends on how much damage has occurred. A dentist or periodontist will measure the depth of the gum pockets. They will also check the supporting bone usually using X-rays.<\/p>\r\n
If gum disease is the cause professional deep cleaning can remove plaque and tartar below the gum line. In severe cases treatment might need to go further. Infected tissue and major bone loss often require more than a regular cleaning.<\/p>\r\n
This is where many people make a mistake. Gum disease does not always cause pain\u2014 when the bone around the tooth is being destroyed. You might get used to bleeding gums. You may stop noticing a taste in your mouth. A tooth might feel only slightly different.<\/p>\r\n
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