Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages soft tissue around the teeth. If left untreated, it can destroy the bone on which they rest teeth and cause them to loosen or fall out.
Periodontitis is usually the result of not having proper oral hygiene. To help prevent periodontitis or increase the chances of the treatment is successful, brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss daily and attend regular dental check-ups.
Here are some signs and symptoms that could indicate that you have periodontitis:
Signs and symptoms
- Swollen and red gums: If you notice that your gums are swollen, sensitive to the touch and a reddish color instead of a healthy pink, it could be an early sign of periodontitis.
- Bleeding gums: Bleeding when brushing your teeth or flossing dental is a common sign of periodontal disease.
- Persistent bad breath: The accumulation of bacteria in the gums and teeth can cause a persistent bad odor in the mouth, even after brush your teeth and use mouthwash.
- Retractable gums: Recession of the gums, which causes the teeth appear longer than normal, it is an advanced symptom of periodontitis. This can expose the roots of the teeth and increase sensitivity dental.
- Loose or gapped teeth: As periodontitis progresses, it can cause destruction of the supporting tissue of the teeth, resulting in loose or separated teeth.
- Pain when chewing: Tenderness or pain when chewing can be signs that the gums and surrounding tissue are infected or inflamed.
- Formation of periodontal pockets: In advanced cases of periodontitis, Deep pockets form between the gums and teeth. These pockets are places where bacteria can accumulate and cause more damage.
If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important that you consult a dentist as soon as possible to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan appropriate. Periodontitis is treatable, especially if it is detected in its initial stages, but can cause irreversible damage if left untreated.
