Gum Disease: Get the Facts

GUM DISEASE: GET THE FACTS COULO YOU HAVE GUM DISEASE? KNOW THE SIGNS Chronic bad breath Mouth sores Red, tender gums Receding gums Bleeding during brushing or flossing GUM DISERSE HAPPENS IN 3 STAGES 1. GINGIVITIS Early stage: Red gums are the main sign Can be reversed with good dental hygiene 2. PERIODONTITIS Periodontal cleaning can stop the infection Gums are swollen and pockets develop between the gums and teeth 3. ADVANCED PERIODONTITIS Can lead to tooth loss, heart disease, stroke, and worsening diabetes Requires extensive periodontal care OONT LET GUM DISEASE HAPPEN TO YOU! Brush 2x daily Floss 1x daily See your dentist 2x annually Report gum disease symptoms right away Ask your dentist about mouthwash PROVIDED BY: BRADLEY PIOTROWSKI, DDS, MSD WWW.PERIODONTICSKAPLES.COM SOURCES: http://www.periodonticsnaples.com/services/periodontics.aspx http://www.perio.org/consumer/prevent-gum-disease http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-14/gums-problems-gingivitis http://www.ada.org/-/media/ADA/Publications/Files/patient_08.ashx