Gum Disease Symptoms - Oakbrook Terrace & Chicago, IL
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Your Gum Disease Symptoms
Bleeding Gums and Chronic Halitosis Are Not Normal
Are you experiencing bad breath that never seems to go away? Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth? While many people regard these occurrences as “normal,” they are actually classic gum disease symptoms and are indicative of an underlying oral health problem. Gum disease is an infection caused by hundreds of bacteria living both above and below the gum line.
The effect of these harmful bacteria is to begin a disease process that destroys the structures holding the teeth in place, or the gum tissues, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. Eventually, if enough bone tissue is destroyed by the disease, the teeth become loose and at risk of loss. Gum disease is a serious oral condition, and its symptoms should not be taken lightly or ignored.
Have You Noticed These Gum Disease Symptoms?
Gum disease is classified in stages termed gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. If caught in the gingivitis (earliest stage), gum disease is completely reversible. However, the damage caused in the stages of periodontitis and advanced periodontitis is not, and the disease progresses in the absence of treatment. Identifying gum disease symptoms early on and seeking appropriate treatment is paramount in avoiding the destructive consequences of the oral infection. Any one of more of the following gum disease symptoms warrants immediate evaluation:
- Bleeding when brushing, flossing, or eating
- Swollen, inflamed, or tender gum tissues
- Halitosis (bad breath)
- Gum recession, or gums pulling away from the teeth
- Triangular spaces between the teeth
- Restore a dental implant
- Pus around the gums or teeth
- Changes in the bite
- Tooth mobility
