Archive for December, 2009

Archive for December, 2009

Sign 1: Bad Breath That Won’t Go Away

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Bad breath that is constant can be the first clue to periodontal disease. It is important that a systemic disease, such as diabetes, is ruled out when dealing with chronic bad breath. Diet and medication can also cause bad breath and have nothing to do with periodontal disease. These factors must also be considered. However, since about 80% of the population has periodontal disease, it is most likely that bad breath is caused by this disease.

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Six Signs of Periodontal Disease

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Early periodontal disease often is not painful and symptoms go unnoticed. As the disease progresses, there are six signs that will help you identify this condition. It is important that regular six month check ups with a dentist are made to identify periodontal disease before the systems become severe.

SIGNS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE:

●       Bad breath that won’t go away

●       Red or swollen gums

●       Tender or bleeding gums

●       Painful chewing

●       Loose teeth

●       Sensitive teeth

We will look at each sign in upcoming blogs…

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