November 9, 2008
The signs of recognition of periodontitis
Apart from the signs of gingivitis are bleeding, swelling or redness of the gums, other signs to recognize a periodontitis are:
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
* Bad breath
* Changes in the position of teeth
(who tooth arrangement, forward)
* Teeth become longer
* Teeth that are mobile, sometimes causing pain
The consequences of periodontitis
Without effective treatment prescribed by the dentist, loss of attachment worse: the tooth loses its support and "loads". In adults, periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. Only the dentist can treat periodontitis. That is why it is important to take care of her gums.
Filed under Dental disease by steveharder