A 36-year-old member asked:
What are the typical symptoms of periodontal disease?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Bleeding and swollen: Your gums will be swollen and bleeding. This is reversible with co q10, vitamin c with bioflavenoids, Folic Acid and therafresh probiotic toothpaste and mouthwash.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
34 years experience
Bleeding: Some signs of perio disease include bleeding gums, inflammation, bone loss, recession, pocketing around the tooth (measured in 6 places on each tooth), and in more severe cases, sometimes pus, loose teeth, bad breath, sometimes heavy tartar build up, gums pulling down to expose the roots, painful gums.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Periodontics 35 years experience
Bleeding: In the early stages, there may be no symptoms (maybe just bleeding on brushing/flossing). In the later stages teeth feel loose, they might change position, sometimes bad breath, The only way to catch it in the early stages it for a dentist/hygeinist to measure the space around your teeth by probing.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Bad breath, redness,: tender and bleeding gums, loose teeth. Sensitive teeth and receding gums. See your dentist if you suspect you have gum disease because the sooner you treat it the better.
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Last updated Nov 9, 2018
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