How to Treat Gum Infection (Gingivitis) Naturally

Periodontitis is ‘kick started’ by bacterial plaque accumulating at or below the gum boundary with the teeth, which triggers inflammation both locally and in other parts of the body.
The bacteria can also enter the blood where they stimulate a protective response from the liver and also excessive release of damaging antibacterial agents from the white blood cells. Both responses aggravate the inflammation, which may damage blood vessel walls and other distant organs/tissues.
There is good evidence that periodontitis affects blood sugar levels in diabetes patients, and makes heart and kidney complications of diabetes worse.

Periodontitis is often called the silent killer as it was found that prolonged inflammation and gum infection increase the risk of:

• Atherosclerosis – The inflammation created by periodontitis can increase the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls.
• Diabetes – periodontitis may trigger type-2 diabetes.
• Heart attacks and heart disease – The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in patients with periodontitis is 25–50% higher than in healthy individuals.
• Stroke – There is evidence that periodontitis is associated with increased risk of stroke.
• Cancer – Several studies have shown an increased risk of cancer with periodontal disease.
• Premature births and miscarriages. 
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