Laser Gum Treatment

Periodontal Disease is silent, meaning it is painless and typically has very mild symptoms in its early stages. These symptoms are usually overlooked by many people but it’s very important to recognize them early.

Once the disease progresses to the advanced state, patients become aware that something is wrong due to a myriad of symptoms.

A thorough periodontal examination is needed when you notice any of the warning signs of periodontal disease. Below is the list of most common symptoms of periodontal disease :

•     Red, swollen or tender gums
•     Tender gums or pain while chewing
•     Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food
•     Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth
•     Loose or separating (shifting) teeth
•     Pus between your gums and teeth
•     Sores in your mouth
•     Bad breath that won’t go away
•     A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
•     A change in the fit of partial dentures

Presence of plaque and bacterial toxins are the main cause of periodontal disease. However, factors like the following also affect the health of your gums and will modify how your body’s immune system responds to periodontal bacteria and their toxins.

SMOKING

Smoking is the single major preventable risk factor for periodontal disease. The habit can cause bone loss and gum recession even in the absence of periodontal disease. Research has shown that smokers are 11 times more likely than nonsmokers to harbor the bacteria and toxins that cause periodontal disease and four times more likely to have advanced periodontal disease.
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Periodontal disease is silent, meaning it is painless and typically has very mild symptoms in its early stages. These symptoms are usually overlooked by many people but it’s very important to recognize them early. Once the disease progresses to the advanced state, patients become aware that something is wrong due to a myriad of symptoms.
A thorough periodontal examination is needed when you notice any of the warning signs of periodontal disease. Below is the list of most common symptoms of periodontal disease :

• Red, swollen or tender gums
• Tender gums or pain while chewing
• Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food
• Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth
• Loose or separating (shifting) teeth
• Pus between your gums and teeth
• Sores in your mouth
• Bad breath that won’t go away
• A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
• A change in the fit of partial dentures

Presence of plaque and bacterial toxins are the main cause of periodontal disease. However, factors like the following also affect the health of your gums and will modify how your body’s immune system responds to periodontal bacteria and their toxins:
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