Gum Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is a plaque?
A
A collection of bacteria on the tooth surface
2
Q
What causes inflammation?
A
Caused by bacteria melting away teeth
3
Q
What does inflammation do the teeth?
A
It anger the gum tissue
4
Q
What is gingivitis?
A
When gums becomes inflammed, swollen and bleed easily
5
Q
What is periodontis?
A
Severe inflammation of gum
