Signs and Symptoms

Periodontal, or gum, disease is often silent. People are unaware of its existence until advanced stages when the symptoms can include: • Red, swollen or tender gums or other pain in your mouth • Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food • Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth, causing the teeth to look longer than before • Loose or separating teeth • Pus between your gums and teeth • Sores in your mouth • Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth • A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite • A change in the fit of partial dentures Source: American Academy of Periodontology For more about the dangers of gum disease, click here.