Symptoms of patients with periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a relatively common oral disease. There are many causes of periodontal disease, mainly related to the lack of attention to oral hygiene. When periodontal disease occurs, patients will have a variety of symptoms, such as bleeding when brushing teeth, bad breath, swollen and painful gums, loose teeth or falling out, etc.

Symptoms of patients with periodontal disease

1. Bleeding while brushing teeth.

Bleeding while brushing your teeth is the earliest and easiest symptom of gum inflammation. Regardless of whether the bleeding is intermittent or continuous, heavy or light, spontaneous or irritating from brushing or eating, it means that your gums are in very poor condition, or at least you have gingivitis. As for whether the bones have been affected, you need a professional examination by a periodontist for early treatment and control. Of course, some patients with periodontal disease do not bleed obviously when brushing their teeth. For example, long-term smokers have paler gums, a tougher texture, and less obvious bleeding tendency. There are also patients who do not brush their teeth seriously and only brush the teeth surface where they bite, which does not stimulate the gums at all. Long-term scientific research has shown that smoking is closely related to periodontitis and it promotes the development of inflammation, so regular periodontal examinations are the key to prevention and early treatment.

Bad breath is a common oral disease. There are many reasons for bad breath, and periodontitis is an important one. Periodontitis can cause bleeding gums, tissue inflammation, and the metabolites produced by pathogenic bacteria can cause bad breath. 3. Swollen and painful gums.

In some places, acute inflammation of the gums may lead to abscesses, which may cause symptoms of swollen and painful gums. When the patient comes to see the doctor, he describes that there is a "big lump" on the gums, which may have just appeared or may be a recurring swelling. This is the "periodontal abscess" caused by periodontal inflammation, which often represents rapid and massive destruction of the local bone below, so it must be treated early. 4. Swelling, itching or discomfort of the gums.

Periodontal disease can cause swollen gums, and generally this swelling and damage does not cause pain, so we call it "silent gums." However, some patients may feel swelling, itching or discomfort in a certain part of the gums, and may even feel comfortable when touching them with a toothpick or fingers. This means you need professional periodontal examination and treatment.

Periodontal disease can cause the gums and underlying alveolar bone to recede, exposing the space between teeth that should be occupied by the gums and alveolar bone, making patients feel that the gaps between teeth are getting bigger. 6. Teeth become loose or even fall out.

Loose teeth are a sign that inflammation has become severe to a certain extent. Some loose teeth can be relieved after treatment, while others may not be significantly effective. Such teeth will more or less affect your quality of life when chewing. If you find that some teeth have fallen out, you should come for a periodontal check-up immediately. The lifespan of other teeth in your mouth depends on your thoughts.