The scientific name for gum disease is periodontal disease. It is essentially a bacterial infection that results from, as you have guessed, an accumulation of plaque in the mouth. Chewing gum disease can severely damage the soft tissue of the…
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When dentin loses its protective enamel or cement coating, these tubules ensure that heat and cold or acidic or sticky food reach the nerves and cells in the tooth. If you have had problems with the dentist’s sensitivity in the…