The symptoms of pyorrhea may seem similar to those of other types of periodontal disease, but it is the progression of symptoms that really helps to distinguish this condition from a basic form of gingivitis or other periodontal conditions. The symptoms of pyorrhea can be different from one person to the next, but often dentists will be looking at the progression of the condition to know how extensive the damage is and to determine if you have the severe form of periodontal disease.

The following is the most common set of symptoms occurring. Your dentist may ask you about this progression of the condition to better understand what is occurring.

• Your dentist will look for symptoms of gingivitis. This often includes any visible changes to the gums themselves, such as color changes, irritation or a pulling away from the teeth.
• Bleeding gums is often the first of the symptoms you will experience. This may only occur when you brush your teeth, at first, but can worsen until the gums are very sensitive to touch.
• The gums will pull back from the teeth, which allows for the teeth to become loose. This loosening of the teeth often then leads to the reduction of the bone structure under the gum line. These bones help to provide support to your teeth.
• Another of the symptoms of pyorrhea is the development of gum pockets. These are spaces in the mouth where a gap forms between the gum and the tooth line. These will deepen as the condition progresses, too.
• The roots of the teeth become inflamed, due to the movement of the gums and the deepening of these gaps. This can then lead to the development of an infection which may cause a pus discharge to occur.
• The symptoms will further progress until the condition is so dire that the teeth are lost and the bone in the mouth is lost over time.

By understanding these symptoms of pyorrhea, you can take steps to improve the condition. The best possible way to do so is to focus first on improving gum health. Removing the bacteria found in the mouth is one of the first things to do and you can do that using an effective oral hygiene plan and a quality product such as OraMD. Keep in mind, though, that pyorrhea can worsen quickly especially if the symptoms of pyorrhea are not heeded and the condition progresses.