Root Planning and Gum Disease

01/23/2006
What are periodontal diseases? Periodontal disease are bacterial gum infections that destroy the attachment fibers supporting bone that hold your teeth in your mouth. The main cause of these diseases is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If plaque is not removed, it can turn into a hard substance called calculus in less than two days. Calculus can only be removed during a professional cleaning. If calculus forms below the gum line on the root of the tooth, it makes plaque removal more difficult, leaving you at risk for periodontal disease.

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