Archive for February, 2010

Archive for February, 2010

Sign 3: Tender or Bleeding Gums

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Gums that are tender to the touch and that bleed with the slightest aggravation are signs of periodontal disease. Gums should not bleed when brushing or flossing. Bleeding gums are an indication that the tissue is dying and infection is setting in.

Although late stages of periodontal disease show signs, early stages do not. Visit your dentist before the signs appear.

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Sign 2: Red or Swollen Gums

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Those plump red gums that may look healthy to the uneducated eye are really symptoms of periodontal disease. Pay particular attention to the areas around the tooth. Red or purple coloring around the tooth indicate the disease. Healthy gums are pink with the surface showing “stippling”, like the surface of an orange, not smooth and puffy like a water balloon.

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