Gum Disease (Periodontal disease) is an infection of the gums, bone, and periodontal ligament (attachment fibers that support the teeth and help hold them in). It is estimated that approximately 90% of the population is infected with gum disease. Many people are unaware they have the disease because it is usually painless and silent until its advanced stages.
SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE
- Bad Breath
- Bleeding Gums
- Red, Swollen, and Tender Gums
- Shrinking Gums
- Loose Teeth
- Pus Between the Gum and Tooth
- Spaces Between Teeth
- Change in the Way Teeth Fit Together When Biting
- Mobile Teeth