Dental Health Care

What are the signs of periodontal disease (of the gums)?

If you notice any of the following signs of periodontal disease (of the gums), see your dentist immediately:

• You bleed the gums to brush;
• The gums red, swollen or sensitive
• The gums have separated from the tooth
• The persistent bad breath
• Pus between teeth and gums
• The loose teeth
• Change in the bite
• Change in the adjustment of the dentures partial

Normal Gums healthy

The gums healthy and bone anchor the teeth firmly in place

Periodontitis

If you do not removed, plaque will harden into tatar (tartar). According to the plaque and tartar continue accumulate, the gums begin to reverse (separate) of the teeth, and formed bags between your teeth and gums.

Advanced Periodontitis

The gums recede more, destroying more bone and periodontal ligament. The teeth—up healthy teeth—can loosen and may have to remove.