Six Signs of Periodontal Disease

Six Signs of Periodontal Disease


July 28th, 2010, By Dental Health Magazine Staff
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Many people are completely unaware that they even have periodontal disease. Prior to the occurrence of a pain and a major symptom, this problem may have already begun.

For people who don’t get a dental checkup every six months, they may be well on their way to losing their teeth and to contributing to other significant health problems.

Prior to this problem becoming severe, there are six easy ways to tell if it is a problem for you.
The Six Signs of Periodontal Disease:
1. Halitosis that refuses to go away.

2. Swollen or red gums.

3. Bleeding or tender.

4. Chewing that is painful

5. Loose teeth

6. Sensitive teeth

The first sign of periodontal disease is bad breath that won’t go away. If you have chronic bad breath, make sure to rule out a systemic disease, like diabetes.

There are other causes of bad breath that not be the result of periodontal disease such as medication and diet. There are also some sources of bad breath that can come from the stomach, sinus, and lungs.

These factors should also be considered. But, because the majority of the population suffers from periodontal disease, that is the most likely that bad breath.

Red or purple gums that are swollen are another sign of periodontal disease, especially the gums around the teeth. The surface of healthy gums show stippling and are pink.

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Gums that bleed easily and are tender to the touch is another sign of periodontal disease. The gums shouldn’t bleed when flossing or brushing. Gums that bleed are an indication that infection is setting in.

Another sign of periodontal disease is chewing that is painful. A sharp pain that is located in only one tooth may be the need for a root canal, a cracked tooth, or a cavity. Non localized or overall pain is usually the result of periodontal disease.

Loose teeth in the mouth from periodontal disease are the result of deposits of plaque under and along the gum line around the bone of the teeth.

The bone will begin to deteriorate and the tooth loses its support in the jaw. The, pockets will form around the tooth and collect further bacteria and thus exacerbate the problem.

Teeth that are sensitive to cold air, sour, sweet, cold, and hot can also be a sign of periodontal disease. Gums that recede as a result of the disease expose the surfaces of the root which are covered with tiny tubes that lead into the nerve in the tooth.

When the external stimulus is introduced to the exposed portion of the tooth, the nerves feel the pain.

While the late stages of periodontal disease have these signs, the early stages don’t. You should make an appointment with your dentist before these signs appear.

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