Common Signs Of Periodontal Disease

Johnson Dental's highly qualified staff, including Dr. Kerry Johnson, Dr. Sandra DeLeon Johnson, and Dr. Tim Johnson, are a team of practitioners, ready to prevent and manage periodontal disease in Cypress, TX, and the nearby region, at either their Barker Cypress or 529 location. By understanding the common signs, you can receive treatment promptly so a dentist can intervene before the disease progresses and causes issues like tooth loss. 

Bad Breath

Dr. Johnson, Dr. DeLeon Johnson, and Dr. Johnson of Johnson Dental suggest people pay attention carefully if they have bad breath that doesn't away with brushing. 

Bad breath is a tell-tale sign of periodontal disease. It tends to arise in the early stages of gum disease when it's still gingivitis. The bacteria produce a foul-smelling waste, thus the bad breath.

Wiggly Teeth

These Cypress, TX, dentists want you to know that the bacteria cause pockets to form beneath your gum line. They can also cause jaw deterioration. As a result, your teeth may become loose. In the more severe cases, the issue destroys the jaw bone, which results in losing your teeth. 

Tender or Swollen Gums

The bacteria from gum disease will cause irritate your gum tissue and cause it to swell and become irritated. 

Sensitive, Bleeding Gums

Even when the condition is still gingivitis, you might notice your gums are more sensitive when you brush or floss them. You'll notice blood whenever you brush or floss for this reason. 

Receding Gums

Your gums will start to recede whenever you have periodontal disease. As it progresses, it'll get worse and become noticeable. With this problem, your teeth will begin to appear longer. 

Gums Pulling Away from Teeth

As briefly mentioned above, a pocket forms below your gum line, which will lead to your gums pulling away from your teeth. 

Teeth Changing Positions

When your gum disease advances, it'll cause your teeth to shift positions, as the bacteria damage your jaw. You might notice spaces in between that were never there before. Your teeth might also fit together differently. 

Sensitive Teeth

The plaque, which is a sticky biofilm consisting of bacteria, will form along your gum line. This leads to gum disease. The plaque, however, also causes your teeth to become sensitive to cold and possibly even hot. Your teeth could also hurt when you bite down on hard items. 

Dr. Johnson, Dr. DeLeon Johnson, and Dr. Johnson are there to help you address your gum disease as soon as possible if you have symptoms. Therefore, as soon as you notice signs of periodontal disease, you could contact Johnson Dental at one of their Cypress, TX, locations:

Bark Cypress - 832-683-4354

529 Location - 832-593-0700