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Healthier gums can mean a healthier you.
Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of gums, ligaments, bones and other tissues surrounding the teeth. Gingivitis (gums) and periodontitis (gums and bones) are the two main forms of the disease. It’s a progressive disease and failure to treat it can result in acute illness and loss of teeth.
In fact, evidence now links gum disease to a variety of health concerns including Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes and other degenerative diseases that are life threatening.
Although it is possible to have periodontal disease with no warning signs, there are several symptoms that can alert you to a possible infection:
- Gums that bleed easily
- Red, swollen, tender gums
- Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
- Persistent bad breath or bad taste
- Permanent teeth that are loose or separating
- Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
- Any change in the fit of partial dentures
Treatment of periodontal disease depends upon the type of disease and how far the condition has progressed so it is important to visit your dentist regularly.