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Periodontal disease affects the bone cavity and the gum tissue surrounding the tooth.  If left untreated, it could eventually lead to tooth loss as well as other detrimental medical conditions.  However, most aren’t always aware that they already have gum infection until it’s too late.  As a result, they are faced with sky high dental bills for gum treatment and surgery, or worse, the embarassment of losing teeth at an early age.  In addition, poor hygiene further aggravates the present condition of their gum infection, thus making them susceptible to other serious medical conditions.  Luckily, you can be able to identify signs of periodontal disease early on with the following tell-tale signs.

Swollen and inflamed gums are the first signs of impending periodontal disease.  Compared to healthy gums which appear pink, inflamed gums are often red.  This is indicatory of the infection already affecting the gums.  You can also check for bleeding or oozing in your gums.  This may not necessarily be accompanied by pain or discomfort but if you brush or floss your teeth, you may notice some blood on your spittle or on the floss you used.  While a little bleeding is no cause for panic as the early signs of periodontal disease can be reversed by proper dental hygiene, spontaneous or profuse bleeding can indicate periodontal disease at an advanced stage.  This may require a trip to a specialist to have this treated.

Halitosis or bad breath can also be an indication of gum or periodontal disease.  If bad breath has become a consistent problem despite brushing and gargling with mouthwash, it may be a sign of a gum infection.  You can opt for antiseptic mouthwash containing hydrogen peroxide to fight off the bacteria causing the infection.  If you want a more natural approach, you can opt for cranberry juice or lemon juice as a mouthwash substitute as both have potent antiseptic qualities.  Brushing with toothpaste containing tea tree oil can also be used to fight bacteria as well as boost tissue repair.

Lastly, gaps between teeth or teeth appearing to move slightly can indicate advanced stages of periodontal disease.  This could indicate that the bacterial infection has moved deeper into the gum line and has formed pockets between the teeth and the gum tissue.  This may require invasive periodontal disease treatment to remove the plaque and tartar buildup beneath gum line as well as encourage reattachment of the gum tissue to the teeth after extensive cleaning.  Depending on the severity, your dentist may require grafting the gum tissue to cover up the exposed parts of the teeth to avoid further damages and recurrence of the infection.