Stages of Periodontal Disease
Signs and Symptoms:
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Gingivitis
- Gums bleed easily when you brush o when probed gently during examination
- gums ar inflamed and sensitive to touch
- Possible bad breath and bad taste
- Gums between teeth may look bluish-red n color
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Early Periodontitis
- Gums may begin to pull away from teeth
- Bleeding, puffiness and inflammation more pronounced
- Bad breath and bad taste
- Slight loss of bone, horizontally on x-ray
- Pockets of 3 - 4 mm between teeth and gums in one or more areas of the mouth
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Moderate Periodontitis
- Gum boils or abcess may develop
- Teeth look "younger" as gums begin to recede
- Front teeth may begin to drift, showing spaces
- Bad breath and bad taste
- Both horizontal and angular bone loss on x-ray
- Pockets between teeth and gums range from 4 - 6 mm deep
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Advanced Periodontitis
- Teeth may become mobile or loose
- Bad breath, bad taste are constant
- Root may be exposed and are sensitive to hot and cold
- Sever horizontal and angular bone loss on x-ray
- Pockets between teeth and gums now in excess of 6 mm deep
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If you are showing any of these signs or experiencing any of these symptoms, call us at 732.656.9775 to schedule an appointment. Early detection as with other diseases is the key to successful treatment. We will perform a thorough comprehensive gum disease screening exam to determine your periodontal status. If you have periodontal disease, your treatment will be personalized for you and your level of infection. A routine cleaning is not enough by itself to treat periodontal disease.