Periodontal Disease
The following are the most common symptoms of periodontal diseases:
- Bleeding gums during brushing or spontaneously
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
- Gums that have pulled away from the teeth (recession)
- Persistent bad breath
- Pus between the teeth and gums (leaving a bad taste)
- Loose or separating teeth
- A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
- A change in the fit of partial dentures
You may have periodontal disease and not have any of these
symptoms.
Periodontal diseases are chronic diseases, just like diabetes
and high blood pressure. Without careful, ongoing treatment,
diseases can often recur.
Periodontal Health Maintenance:
Once the diseases have been arrested, you will need to be
seen regularly for Periodontal Health Maintenance. This is
an ongoing phase of treatment that allows us to assess your
periodontal health, and make sure your periodontal infection
stays under control. During periodontal health maintenance,
your mouth is examined, new calculus and plaque are removed,
and your stability is assessed.
What are periodontal
diseases?
What is the treatment
for periodontal diseases?
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