Archive for February, 2012

Periodontal disease can sometimes not be visible. There however are some signs that can be very helpful for you to notice, they include the following:

 1. Red, swollen or tender gums or other pain in your mouth
 2. Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food
 3. Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth, causing the teeth to look longer than before
 4. Loose or separating teeth
 5. Pus between your gums and teeth
 6. Sores in your mouth
 7. Persistent bad breath
 8. A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
 9. A change in the fit of partial dentures

If you have any of the following symptoms listed above you should see Dr. Salamati right away. If the infection is not treated right away it can lead to tooth loss.

Rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers, and even kidney diseases are a few surprising conditions that have been linked to periodontal disease. Those diseases also include heart disease, stroke, and diabetes which can be formed from periodontal disease. It’s very important that you keep up your oral hygiene and visit Dr. Salamati regularly so you don’t have to face these diseases.

The risk for periodontal disease may increase depending on age, gender, bleeding gums, tobacco use, and family history of gum disease. To help protect yourself from these diseases, make sure you brush your teeth twice a day, and floss every single day. Don’t forget to visit Dr. Salamati for cleanings twice a year. If however periodontal disease develops, Dr. Salamati is an expert in this specialty and he will take great care of you to solve this problem.