Signs of periodontal disease

Do you have periodontal disease/gum disease?
Do you ever have pain in your mouth?
Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth or eat hard food?
Have you noticed any spaces developing between your teeth?
Do your gums ever feel swollen or tender?
Have you noticed that your gums are receding?
Do your teeth appear longer than before?
Do you have persistent bad breath?
Have you noticed pus between your teeth and gums?
Have you noticed any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite?
Do you ever develop sores in your mouth?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should see your dentist.Here are some things that you can expect your dentist to do to check for this pesky condition .During a periodontal exam, your dentist or periodontist typically checks:
your gums—for bleeding, swelling, firmness, and for pockets (the space between the gum and tooth; the larger and deeper the pocket, the more severe the disease)
your teeth—for movement and sensitivity
your bite—for proper teeth alignment
your jawbone—(via x-rays) to help detect the breakdown of bone surrounding your teeth.

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Brian D. Johnson, DMD
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com
(770)993-9809