WARNING SIGNS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE

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WARNING SIGNS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
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WARNING SIGNS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE 

• Also known as gum disease and periodontitis, this
  oral malady is a progressive disease and is the
  leading reason for tooth loss in adults.
• The first signs of periodontal disease are the
  irritation and inflammation of the gum tissue
  (gingiva) caused by toxins in the plaque.
• The toxins cause the bacterial infection of gum
  tissue known as gingivitis.
• This can lead to destruction of gum tissue and
  the bone beneath it.
• If left untreated, periodontal disease can
  eventually loosen the tooth and cause it to fall.

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BLEEDING

• As noted above, plaque causes bacterial
  infections, making the tissues vulnerable to
  bleeding.
• Incorrect brushing and flossing can cause teeth
  and gums to bleed, causing further infections and
  onset of periodontal disease.

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SWELLING, PAIN OR REDNESS

• Unexplained pain, swelling or redness of the gums
  may be an indication of infection and the onset
  of periodontitis.
• It is essential to treat the infection at this
  stage so as to prevent it from affecting the gum
  tissue and underlying bone.

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LONGER-LOOKING TEETH

• One way periodontal infection destroys gum tissue
  and bone is by causing the gums to recede.
• This exposes the upper parts of your teeth and
  makes them look longer this is one of the
  reasons why people have toothy smiles.

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HALITOSIS OR BAD BREATH

• Bad breath can originate from numerous places
  like the tongue, lungs and stomach and can also
  be the result of food, alcohol or tobacco.
• The food particles can decay, cause foul breath
  and make the tissues vulnerable to infection.

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LOOSE TEETH

• Loosening of the teeth is a sure sign of
  periodontal disease.
• Teeth, once firmly attached to the jawbone start
  becoming unfixed or shift position when the bone
  tissue gets destroyed by infection.

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PUS

• Pus is a definite sign of the presence of
  periodontal infection. The pus is a soldier of
  your bodys immune system and is fighting the
  bacterial infection.
• However, it may need re-enforcements from your
  dentist in the form of timely treatment.

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