Even minor spotting indicates the protective epithelial barrier has been breached.
Often caused by volatile sulfur compounds produced by deep-seated bacterial colonies that traditional brushing cannot reach.
The retreat of gum tissue often signals a chronic inflammatory response to a compromised microbiome.
Healthy tissue is firm and pale pink; deep red coloration is a sign of chronic immune activation.
The development of micro-gaps between the tooth and gum that serve as reservoirs for systemic pathogens.