In this episode of The Healthy Mouth Podcast, Doctor Towfighi give a little background on different dental specialties. He also explains what gingivitis and periodontitis are and how they impact the health of our mouths and bodies.

Dr. Towfighi first explains how gingivitis is the mildest of dental diseases. He continues how to recognize it and how it may be reversed. One of the easiest ways to spot it is if your gums are bleeding. He further explains how our bodies respond to the disease by attacking the bones in our jaw. 

Next, Dr.Towfighi describes the different types of periodontitis. The doctor also explains how to maintain the health of your mouth. He goes on to explain what habits can increase your risks for periodontitis, like tobacco use. Additional contributing factors could be stress, medications, or even the types of food we eat. 

Last of all, Dr. Towfighi gives examples of how a mouth in poor health can impact the health of our bodies.