Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease)

Gum Disease is the slow loss of bone which is present below the gum and is responsible for supporting your teeth, When you loose a lot of bone then your teeth become loose and will need to either have treatment or they have to be extracted. Gum disease is classified at 5 different levels and you will be advised by your dentist or hygienist at which level you are at. It is very important for you to question your dentist on the state of your gums (gingiva) as early intervention will prevent you form major problems when you are older.

Some symptoms of gum disease

1. Bleeding gums when you brush your teeth

2. Loose Teeth

3. Bad Breath

4. Tartar build up

5. Sometimes no symptom will exist

Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4	Stage 5

As you can see as the disease process progressives further along there is more bone loss and gradual destruction of the jaw and tissue. 

Also be aware that gum disease has also shown to have an association with diabetes, heart problems and pancreatic cancer.

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