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Preventing Periodontal Disease - Symptoms of Gum Disease

There are many factors that contribute to periodontal disease, or gum disease. Although it is true that gum disease is primarily caused by plaque build-up, smoking, poor dental hygiene (such as leaving food between teeth for long periods of time because of badly aligned teeth), partial dentures or bridges that don't quite fit right, and poor diet are all contributing factors to periodontal disease. The real issue with plaque is that it builds up slowly, over a long period of time, so that the build-up doesn't cause any real pain until there's a problem.

That's why good dental hygiene and proper teeth alignment is so important to the health of your gums and, ultimately your teeth. If you can catch plaque build-up in it's beginning stages, the better chance you'll have of controlling or eliminating gum disease. Awareness of the signs of beginning gum disease is critical. Here are some of the typical symptoms of gum disease to watch out for:

• bleeding gums
• swollen, red gums
• gums that have pulled away from your teeth
• loose teeth or shifting teeth
• halitosis or bad breath

These are only a few of the possible symptoms of gum disease. Ask your cosmetic dentist for more information on periodontal disease. If you suspect that you may suffer from gum disease, get checked out immediately. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to restore your gums and teeth.

For more information on periodontal disease, check out the American Dental Association's website.

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Labels: eliminating gum disease, periodontal disease, symptoms of gum disease, treatment of gum disease

 

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Thursday, May 21, 2009