Periodontal Disease is caused by a bacterial infection and your body's response to that infection. Studies indicate periodontal disease may increase your risk for other health concerns. Good oral health enhances good overall health.
WARNING SIGNS
- BLEEDING - gums that bleed when brushing
- SWELLING - gums that are red, swollen, or sensitive to touch
- RECESSION - gums moving away from the crown of the tooth
- PURULENCE - pus between the teeth
- LOOSE or LOSS OF TEETH
- BITE CHANGES
- BAD BREATH or BAD TASTE
LINKS WITH OVERALL HEALTH
- DIABETES
- CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
- STOKE
- LUNG INFECTIONS
- RESPIRTORY DISEASE
- PRETERM BIRTH (low birth weight infants)
OTHER RISK FACTORS
- FAMILY HISTORY
- MEDICATIONS - DIABETES
- AGE - GENDER - HORMONES - OSTEOPROSIS
- SMOKING - STRESS - CLENCHING and/or GRINDING
- PRIOR GUM DISEASE - TRANSMISSION