What Are The Symptoms Of Plaque-associated Gum Disease?
* Mild gingivitis does not cause any symptoms and so you may not realise that you have it. The gums look slightly swollen and reddened.
* Moderate gingivitis can cause more marked swelling and reddening of the gums. The gums often bleed a little when you clean your teeth. Discomfort or pain from the gums is rare if you only have gingivitis.
* Periodontitis often does not cause any symptoms until an affected tooth becomes loose. However, in some cases, symptoms develop and may include:
o halitosis (bad breath)
o a foul taste in your mouth
o some pus formation in small pockets between teeth and gums
o pain and difficulty eating
o affected teeth becoming loose and eventually falling out if not treated.
An examination by a dentist to detect the presence and depth of gum pockets is needed to confirm the diagnosis of periodontitis.
Bad breath or halitosis can be easily elimated by using mouthwash with hexetidine or triclosan.`”‘