The leading cause of tooth loss in adults has often been observed as lack of gum care and resultant gum diseases. There are a lot of common gum diseases like gingivitis, periodontitis, gum recession and even gum abscess, which make it very difficult for an individual to take good care of their teeth. Gum diseases are often preventable or at least manageable, till a great extent, but that depends on how early the matter gets attended to.
With proper brushing and flossing, a lot of gum diseases and other tooth problems can be reversed in their early stages itself. With regular Scaling sittings at the dental clinic it is possible to have healthy teeth and minimal dental problems.