More About Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease is a disease that attacks the tissues that support your teeth. In particular, it is the area around your teeth making up your gums and bones. Periodontal Disease comes from plaque that builds up in your mouth, which is eventually turned into tartar if not addressed. When tartar builds up, more bacteria and toxins destroy the bones and gums around the teeth, opening them up to more disease. Red, swollen, and bleeding gums are often characterized as Periodontal Disease, and are a direct result of the plaque, tartar, toxins, and bacteria built up on the roots and under the gums. What is truly astounding is that four out of five people with Periodontal Disease do not even know they have it.

The best thing you can do is to maintain good oral hygiene. This involves brushing and flossing. By keeping the area around the base of your teeth free from plague and tartar, you reduce the chances of Periodontal Disease occurring. In addition, a balanced diet, not smoking, as well as periodic checkups with a dentist can reduce the chances of Periodontal Disease happening to you.

One of the easiest signs to recognize is bleeding gums. In general, your gums should never bleed, even when vigorously brushing or using dental floss. In addition, loose teeth, or new spacing between teeth, point towards a loss of bone and gum attachment around your teeth. There is also persistent bad breath, as well as tenderness and discomfort. Finally, if you have pus around the teeth and gums, the Periodontal Disease has already reached a higher level of infection.