What are the potential signs and symptoms of Gum Disease?
Gum disease is the inflammation of soft tissue or gum around the teeth, which if left untreated can affect the bone which supports and surrounds your teeth. As the symptoms of gum disease start appearing in the advanced stage, it lies in the category of silent disease. This disease begins with the growth of bacteria in your mouth and may end with tooth loss, if not properly treated. Whether your gum disease will stop or get worse, depends largely upon how you take care of your teeth.
People usually start showing the signs of gum disease by the age of 30 or 40. Men are more prone to gum disease than women. There are the chances of developing gum disease in teenagers too but it appears in its milder form.
What are the potential signs and symptoms of gum disease?
Gum Disease may start developing slowly and painlessly but it shows few obvious signs including:
- Gum bleeding; during and after brushing
- Swollen, red or tender gums or some other pain in the mouth.
- Receding or pulling-away gums that make your teeth look even longer.
- Continuous bad breath or bad taste
- Bleeding while flossing or eating hard food.
- Loose or separating teeth.
- Mucus between gums and teeth
- Deep pockets between gums and teeth.
- Change in the way teeth fit together while biting
- Change in the fit of partial dentures
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consult your dentist immediately, as these symptoms if not treated properly may lead to periodontists.
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