What Are The Symptoms?
Sore, bleeding gums could be indicative of some conditions including something as small as something you just ate. To help you differentiate between an everyday oral issue and periodontal disease, we have created a list of common symptoms.
- New spacing between teeth – Caused by bone loss.
- Bleeding gums – Gums should never bleed, even when you brush vigorously or use dental floss.
- Receding gums – Loss of gum around a tooth.
- Persistent bad breath – Caused by bacteria in the mouth.
- Loose teeth – Also caused by bone loss or weakened periodontal fibers (fibers that support the tooth to the bone).
- Tenderness or Discomfort – Plaque, calculus, and bacteria irritate the gums and teeth.
- Pus around the teeth and gums – Sign that there is an infection present.
- Red and puffy gums – Gums should never be red or swollen.
How Is It Treated?
The good news about a periodontal disease is that it is easily treatable. Depending on the severity of your condition, there are a variety of treatment options that Dr. Steven Holbrook can do including:
- Switching up your daily dental routine
- Oral antibiotics
- Topical antibiotics
- Removal of tissue
- Surgery
What If I Don’t Treat It?
You may think that if you don’t get your periodontal disease treated that the symptoms will persist but won’t worsen. However, this is not the case. In fact, if left untreated, there has been researching that suggests that periodontal disease may directly be related to heart disease, stroke, pneumonia, diabetes, or problems during pregnancy.
If you think you have periodontal disease, don’t wait to get it taken care of. To learn more about this disease or to schedule a cleaning, contact our office today!.
