How to Have Healthy Gums For Life

Gum Disease: Five Steps to Prevent it Maintaining your gums is very important to prevent gum disease. Gum disease occurs when you let the plaque develop under your gum line. The plaque has bacteria that can cause gums to become infected, resulting in gum disease and tooth decay. If you see that your gums are red, tender, inflamed, bleeding, or swollen... read more »