Periodontal Disease (or Gum Disease) is an inflammatory disease caused by bacterial infections.
The most prominent cause of tooth loss in adults, Gum Disease attacks the gums, bones and other supporting structures of the teeth. Although this is a serious condition, Gum Disease may be cured through exceptional dental hygiene and treatment. Gum Disease is the result of plaque (colorless bacteria that forms on teeth). If plaque is not brushed away, gums begin to slip downward away from teeth. This movement creates pockets in between teeth and gums, which eventually fill with plaque and causes further deterioration.
Please answer the questions below to attain a greater understanding of your gum health;
- Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth?
- Are your gums red, swollen or tender?
- Do you have sores in your mouth?
- Are your gums receding? Have they pulled away from your teeth?
- Do your teeth appear longer than they have in the past?
- Are there spaces developing between your teeth?
- Do you suffer from bad breath?
- Do you have a constant bad taste in your mouth?
- Are your teeth more sensitive than usual?
- Are any of your teeth loose?
- Is there any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, we recommend that you visit us as soon as possible. During your consultation Digital X-rays would be taken and the depth of the gum pockets measured.
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