Symptoms of Periodontal Gum Condition

Over the course of your dental experiences you will hear all kinds of terms. Everything from gum disease, periodontal gum disease, and gingivitis get thrown around a lot. Distinguishing the differences can be difficult when you aren't given enough information. If your dental care provider brings up one or more of these conditions, don't hesitate to ask questions about the disease and its treatment. You will be able to better handle any situation when you have the facts at hand. As a brief overview, here is a description of what you can expect from the various forms of gum disease.

For the most part, gum disease, periodontal gum disease, and gingivitis are the same condition. Different sources will call them by different names. The only exception to that rule is gingivitis. That condition is the stepping stone to true gum disease and it is harder to detect and the symptoms are less severe. But to be clear, watch out for these developments as they are hallmark signs of gum disease.

• Loose teeth
• Bleeding gums
• Change in how the teeth fit together

The easiest way to decide if a tooth should be loose depends on circumstance. If you are 6 and have a loose tooth this is normal and healthy. If you have been hit in the mouth and your tooth is loose, this is unfortunate and needs care, but it is understandable. If your teeth are feeling loose for no apparent reason, you have a problem. Your teeth shouldn't feel loose. The only explanation is a case of periodontal gum disease. Schedule an appointment with the dentist before the problem becomes more severe.

There is no good reason for bleeding gums. Short of loosing a tooth or having dental work done, bleeding gums are cause for alarm. When associated with periodontal gum disease, the bleeding is result of gum disease causing bacteria irritated and damaging the gum line. Good oral hygiene is a defense against gum disease but a dentist will be able to help you with the best treatment course for you and your gums.

It's not likely that you will notice how your teeth fit together until there is a change. Suddenly you may be biting your lip accidentally or chewing on the inside of your cheek. With periodontal gum disease, the damage being done to the gums translate to movement in the teeth. It makes sense as the gums' function is to hold the teeth in place. Hopefully, you will have sought dental help before your teeth are affected in this way.

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