Question
What does inflammation mean?
Answer
Inflammation is your body’s natural process to protect you from infection from outside invaders such as bacteria.
With gum health, this is the bleeding, swollen and sometimes painful band of red gum tissue where the gum connects to the teeth. It is non-specific so it does not depend on the types of bacteria, just the accumulation of plaque which is left undisturbed by lack of oral hygiene.
When left for a longer period, chronic inflammation can begin. Gingivitis can progress to periodontitis in some people.