The Symptoms of Peridontal Disease

Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is a condition that is caused from a build-up of bacteria in the tissues of the mouth. In the worst of cases, the bone underneath the teeth gets deteriorated and the teeth need to be pulled. There are various symptoms that can show periodontal disease.

Redness

• The gums can become very tender, they can swell up, and they can also become very red.

Recession

• The gums have a natural line to them where they come down on the teeth. When they start to recede, this is a symptom of periodontal disease.

Blood

• Flossing and brushing are done to clean the teeth of plaque and debris. If the gums should happen to bleed during flossing and brushing, you might have periodontal disease.

Breath

• The bacteria that builds up in the mouth have a tendency to have a foul odor and cause bad breath which is another symptom of gum disease.

Teeth

• The teeth can also show other symptoms. Some of these include pus build-up, separation and dentures that are no longer fitting properly.