Many people around the world today suffer from some stage of gum disease, and many are not even aware of it. This might have a great deal to do with the education we have not received about this epidemic…
It would be helpful if you knew some of the symptoms of gum disease but you should be aware that you may or may not display symptoms and you could still have periodontal disease.
Alone any one of these symptoms may not mean anything, in combination, the chances increase that you are dealing with gum disease. Statistics, if you believe in them, tell us that many people are suffering from gum disease. Many just are not aware of it.
So what are some of the warning signs?
1. Halitosis – Medical Terminology for bad breath.
2. Redness of the Gum Tissue – Generally speaking gums should be pink there should not be red or dark streaks.
3. Swelling – If your gums have swelling, this is probably something you need to go in and get checked out . This is not an area to fool around with. Infection is something that you don’t want to mess around with.
4. Bleeding Gums – This is not a good sign and is a classic indicator of gum disease! This is the classic sign of gum disease. This might happen when you floss or even brush your teeth. If you see blood at these times, there is a very high probability that you have a gum disease or gingivitis problem.
5. Receding Gums – This can not only be caused by gum disease but also by brushing too hard
6. Loose Teeth – If your teeth are loose due to gum disease, you are most likely in a more advanced stage. Teeth should be firm.
7. Shifting Teeth or The Appearance of Gaps – This is similar to loose teeth.
If you have any of these, don’t panic, but do get help as soon as possible.
