You Know You Have Gum Disease – But is It Getting Worse?
In most cases, gum disease does not have obvious symptoms when it is in its early stage. It is all too common for a patient to learn they have gum disease and decide not to take action because they are not experiencing symptoms. If you have been told you have periodontal disease, have not taken action, and want to know if your gum disease is getting worse, keep reading. Then contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 for help.
Your Gums Are Sore
You do not need to have extreme, sharp pain in your gums to be experiencing gum pain caused by gum disease. If it is consistently sore, then this might be a sign that the bacteria in your gums that cause the gum disease is getting more active. This could mean that the disease is progressing into periodontitis.
Your Gum Line is Receding
Gum disease causes the gums to recede. This is bad news for a number of reasons, including the fact that as your gums recede, more and more bacteria can get under your gums and into the root of your teeth. This bacteria then form pockets and can eat away at the roots of your teeth. Eventually, this can cause your teeth to fall out. If you have been told you have gum disease and now your gum lines are visibly receding, then it is time to talk to a dentist about your options.
Your Gum Lines Are Oozing Pus
While sore gums and receding gum lines are generally the first signs of gum disease, they are not the only ones. If your case has gone very far, then you might notice that your gums are oozing pus. This is a definite sign that there is something wrong with your gums and that you should get immediate dental care.
Your Gums Bleed
All stages of gum disease generally involve bleeding gums, but when they get worse, then it is a sign that your gum disease is getting worse. First, it will generally happen only when you are flossing and brushing your teeth. As it gets worse, it might happen when you eat. You might notice, but if you suddenly realize that there is a metallic or blood-like taste while eating, it could be that your gums are bleeding.
Loose Teeth
This is a symptom of gum disease that has progressed very far. This indicates that the bacteria have gotten to the root of or your tooth or teeth. They are going to get looser and looser and eventually fall out – unless you take action.
The good news is that there are treatment options for gum disease. The sooner you contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 for help, the easier and more affordable the treatment will be. Call us today!
