Periodontal disease is seldom painful which is why its referred to as the “Silent Disease”—you can have it without even knowing.

The likely warning signs are as follows:

• Puffy, inflame, swollen or soft gums
• The bristles of your toothbrush are pink after brushing
• Gums that bleed easily
• A change in the color of your gums from a healthy pink to a dusk red
• Bleeding gums after eating hard foods
• Sores in your mouth
• Loose teeth
• Gums that are receding or “pulling away” from the tooth
• Chronic bad breath
• Gum infections
• Dental pain

If you have any oral of the above symptoms seek the care of a Periodontist.