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What are the Signs of Gum Disease?

If you notice any of the following signs of gum disease, make an appointment to see us immediately:

  • Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth
  • Red, swollen or tender gums
  • Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
  • Bad breath that doesn't go away
  • Pus between your teeth and gums
  • Loose teeth
  • A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
  • A change in the fit of partial dentures

healthy gums illustration
Periodontitis illustration
Advanced Periodontitis illustration
 Healthy Gums
  Periodontitis  Advanced Periodontitis
Healthy gums and bone anchor teeth firmly in place.
Unremoved plaque hardens into calculus (tartar). As plaque and calculus continue to build up, the gums begin to recede (pull away) from the teeth, and pockets form between the teeth and gums.
The gums recede further destroying more bone and the periodontal ligament. Teeth, even healthy teeth, may become loose and need to be extracted.

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