What are the symptoms of rotting gum disease?

Rotting gums: Red gums gum infections tooth abscesses, pain, halitosis.

Gum Disease: First sign of gum disease is something as simple as blood in your toothbrush. Most people ignore this because there is usually no pain associated with gum disease until it is on the advance stage. Tooth movement or drifting creating gaps between teeth, gum recession and bad breath are also signs of the disease. The only way to diagnose it is to have a full periodontal examination by a dentist.

Bleeding...: Bleeding after brushing or flossing, puffy swollen gums, mouth odor, bone loss on x-rays, gum pocket measurements of 5 or larger upon probing. Bleeding upon probing.

Poor hygiene: Lets face it these conditions don't get there by brushing daily and using floss daily. I doubt that an atrocius diet could be at fault for these gum problems, if so you would be complaining of a multitude of cavities. See your dentist and get on a proper hygiene regimen if you are serious about keeping your teeth and staying healthy.

Dental exam: You may notice a fetid odor or loosening teeth or the gum tissue between your teeth will get gray or white and flatten; but the only sure diagnosis is from a periodontal exam and x-rays with your dentist.

MAY BE SILENT...: Gum disease is often called a 'silent' disease--most people show little or no symptoms. This is one of the many reasons why you should see a dentist often so gum disease can be detected sooner than later. While silent, gum disease gradually spread from the gum to the bone, then into the blood and all over the remaining body, infecting the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and even the brain.