Artistic Dental Associates, Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry, 5866 Mowry School Road Newark, California 94560, Tel : 510-656-4400

THE STAGES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE 

Available with clinical instruction only through Dental Professionals.

Three Out Of Four People 
Have Warning Signs Of Periodontal Disease

  • Gums that bleed when you brush

  • Gums are red, swollen or tender

  • Gums have pulled away (receded) from teeth

  • Pus between teeth and gums when gums are pressed

  • Permanent teeth are loose or separating

  • Change in the way your teeth fit when biting

  • Any changes in fit or partial dentures

  • Persistent bad breath

The Stages of Periodontal Disease

A Rota-dent one step Home Care Program and Regular Dental Office Visits Can Control Periodontal Disease.


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Signs and Symptoms

Healthy

Gums have healthy pink color
Gum line hugs teeth tightly
No Bleeding

Gingivitis

Gums bleed easily when you brush or when probed gently during examination

Gums are inflamed and sensitive to touch

Possible bad breath and bad taste

Gums between teeth may look bluish-red

Early Periodontitis

Gums may begin to pull away from the teeth

Bleeding, puffiness and inflammation more pronounced

Bad breath and bad taste

Slight loss of bone, horizontally on X-ray

Pockets of 3-4mm between teeth and gums in one or more areas of the mouth

Moderate Periodontitis

Gum boils or abscesses may develop

Teeth look longer as gums begin to recede

Front teeth may begin to drift showing spaces

Bad breath, bad taste

Both horizontal and angular bone loss on X-ray

Pockets between teeth and gum range from 4-6mm deep

Advanced Periodontitis

Teeth may become mobile or loose

Bad breath, bad taste are constant

Roots may be exposed and are sensitive to hot or cold

Severe horizontal and angular bone loss on X-ray

Pockets between teeth and gum now in excess of 6mm deep

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