Question 1

do young, healthy people also get symptoms of gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Periodontal disease is most commonly seen after the age of 30.  However, poor oral hygiene can precipitate an outbreak at any age.  The disease has been seen in healthy kids as early as 10 years of age.

Question 2

what are the most typical symptoms of gum disease in adults?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding gums: Bleeding gums with brushing or flossing, pain or tenderness in the gums, inflamed (puffy) gums, gum recession, gums that are not firmly attached to the teeth, bad breath, excessive plaque and tartar buildup along the gum-line.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of early gum disease before it gets bad?

Accepted Answer

Redness: Look at your gums.Are they red?Do you see pus?These are signs you have periodontal disease.If so please see a dentist.

Question 4

what types of health physical problems/symptoms can you experience from gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Variety of things: In the mouth, you may have swelling of the gums, bleeding and pain.  Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, risk of stroke and inflammatory diseases.  These are not necessarily cause and effect.

Question 5

which types of health physical problems/symptoms can you experience due to gum disease?

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Complicates diabetes: There has been strong research connecting gum disease with diabetic control and complications.  A recent study just reported over all medical costs are higher for people with gum disease.

Heart disease and pregnancy health seem to have an association but no direct cause has been proven from gum disease.  There has been a long list of conditions shown to be associated w no proven causative link.

Question 6

are bleeding gums a symptom of gum disease?

Accepted Answer

YES: Bleeding is the first easily identifiable and beginning symptom gum disease.  Bleeding gum is caused by neovascular genesis in the gum tissue and vasodilation of the blood vessel in order to mobilized inflammatory cells (neutrophil, lymphocyte, macrophage,  etc...)to the area to combat bacteria and bacterial product.  This start the destruction and is referred to as host reaction.

Question 7

symptoms of gum disease that indicate early stages of periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Bleeding, swelling , pain and sensitivity.

Question 8

do only people who don't brush and floss get the symptoms of gum disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Some people are more likely than others but brushing and flossing help a great deal!

Question 9

what are the signs of gum disease or gum infection and whats the cure.?

Accepted Answer

: Signs of Gum disease are bleeding gums and their recession and loose teeth when advanced, and bad breath.  Prevention and curing the progress is by brushing, flossing and rinsing every day especially at night, and having your teeth professionally cleaned and checked at least every six months. Your overall health is greatly enhanced by having a healthy mouth.

Question 10

how can you fight gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Floss regularly: True gingivitis, limited to just inflammation in the gums, can be reversed with good oral care and regular dental visits.  You want to get it checked though to make sure it hasn't progressed to the more serious form of periodontitis.

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