What causes periodontal diseases?

The sticky film that constantly forms on your teeth is called plaque, and is made mostly of bacteria. Some of these bacteria produce byproducts (called toxins or enzymes) that can irritate the tissues that support your teeth. These byproducts can damage the attachment of the gums, periodontal ligament, and bone to your teeth. You can remove plaque with good oral hygiene, including brushing your teeth twice a day and cleaning between them once a day with floss or another interdental cleaner. When plaque is not removed through good oral hygiene, it builds up along the gum line and increases your risk of developing periodontal disease. Plaque that is not removed regularly can harden into a rough porous deposit called calculus, or tartar. Tartar itself does not seem to cause disease, but it may make it more difficult for you to remove plaque, so it should be removed regularly. Tartar can only be removed when your teeth are professionally cleaned in the dental office. ... more

Top A.The mouth is filled with countless bacteria. Periodontal disease begins when certain bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on the teeth and the surfaces lining the mouth) produce toxins and enzymes that irritate the gums and cause inflammation. The resulting inflammation, which may be painless, can damage the attachment of the gums and bone to the tooth. Good oral hygiene-brushing twice a day and flossing or using another interdental cleaner once a day-helps reduce the plaque film. Plaque that is not removed regularly can harden into rough porous deposits called calculus, or tartar. Tartar is not the main cause of periodontal diseases, but the pores in tartar hold bacteria and toxins, which are impossible to remove even with regular brushing. Once the hardened tartar forms, it can only be removed when teeth are cleaned professionally at the dental office. ... more

The mouth is filled with countless bacteria. Periodontal disease begins when certain bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on the teeth and the surfaces lining the mouth) produce toxins and enzymes that irritate the gums and cause inflammation. The resulting inflammation, which may be painless, can damage the attachment of the gums and bone to the tooth. Good oral hygiene - brushing twice a day and flossing or using another interdental cleaner once a day - helps reduce the plaque film. Plaque that is not removed regularly can harden into rough porous deposits called calculus, or tartar. Tartar is not the main cause of periodontal diseases, but the pores in tartar hold bacteria and toxins, which are impossible to remove even with regular brushing. Once the hardened tartar forms, it can only be removed when teeth are cleaned professionally at the dental office. ... more

• A thin, colorless, sticky film called "plaque" constantly forms on the teeth. This film contains bacteria. The bacteria uses the sugar and starches from carbohydrates to form an acid that attacks the enamel and breaks it down causing a cavity to begin. It only takes 18 hours for a cavity to begin. Plaque also causes harmful byproducts that irritate the gums, causing gingivitis, which is the beginning stage of periodontal disease. If plaque is not removed daily, it builds up into hard deposit called "calculus". If it continues to build on the gums it can cause a pocket between the teeth and gums. ... more

In most cases, periodontal diseases are caused by inadequate personal care for the mouth, allowing growth of harmful bacteria and inflammation of the tooth supporting structures. ... more

The mouth is filled with countless bacteria. Periodontal disease begins when certain bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on the teeth and the surfaces lining the mouth) produce toxins and enzymes that irritate the gums and cause inflammation. The resulting inflammation, which may be painless, can damage the attachment of the gums and bone to the tooth. Good oral hygiene-brushing twice a day and flossing or using another interdental cleaner once a day helps reduce the plaque film. Plaque that is not removed regularly can harden into rough porous deposits called calculus, or tartar. Tartar is not the main cause of periodontal diseases, but the pores in tartar hold bacteria and toxins, which are impossible to remove, even with regular brushing. Once the hardened tartar forms, it can only be removed when teeth are cleaned professionally at the dental office. ARE YOU AT RISK? There are several factors that increase the risk of developing periodontal disease: ... more

A/ The sticky film that constantly forms on your teeth is called plaque, and is made mostly of bacteria. Some of these bacteria produce byproducts (called toxins or enzymes) that can irritate the tissues that support your teeth .These byproducts can damage the attachment of the gums, periodontal ligament, and bone to your teeth. You can remove plaque with good oral hygiene-brushing your teeth twice a day and cleaning between them once a day with floss or another interdental cleaner, when plaque is not removed through good oral hygiene, it builds up along the gum line and increases your risk of developing periodontal disease. Plaque that is not removed regularly can harden into a rough porous deposit called calculus, or tarter. Tarter itself does not seem to cause disease, but it may make it more difficult for you to remove plaque so it should be removed regularly.Tarter only can be removed when your teeth are professionally cleaned in the dental office. Q/ Do some factors increase the ... more

Plaque, a thin, colorless, sticky film containing bacteria, which constantly forms on the teeth. These bacteria use carbohydrates sugars and starches to produce an acid that attacks the enamel covering the teeth. After repeated acid attacks, the enamel can be broken down and a cavity begins. Continued acid attacks eventually dissolve the enamel and penetrate the softer, inner layer of the tooth, where decay can spread rapidly throughout the tooth s structure. Acid attacks begin immediately after every meal or snack and last about 20 to 30 minutes. ... more

The sticky film that constantly forms on your teeth is called plaque, and is made mostly of bacteria. Some of these bacteria produce by-products (called toxins or enzymes) that can irritate the tissues that support your teeth. These by-products can damage the attachment of the gums, periodontal ligament and bone to your teeth. ... more

Plaque, a thin, colorless, sticky film containing bacteria, which constantly forms on the teeth. These bacteria use carbohydrates—sugars and starches—to produce an acid that attacks the enamel covering the teeth. After repeated acid attacks, the enamel can be broken down and a cavity begins. ... more