What are the Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease?
The warning signs of Periodontal Disease (PD) may include bad breath; bleeding of the gums when brushing, flossing or tooth picking; gums that are slightly red and appear swollen and/or tender; receding gums; teeth that are shifting and/or appearing longer; spaces developing between your teeth; pus appearing at the interface between the tooth and gum when pressing on the gums; and sores in the mouth. It is interesting to note that not all people with PD will have all of these signs, and that in particular, bleeding gums may only be present in the early stages of PD progression.
