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| Diagnosing Periodontal Disease |  Periodontal disease is also known as a silent disease. Usually people don’t have pain, that’s why they don’t notice symptoms until the disease is reasonably advanced. You can obtain the treatment in the early stages with the help of learning the symptoms of gingivitis. Red and swollen gums that bleed when you brush your teeth are the main warning signs for gingivitis.
When the disease develops towards periodontitis, you may detect bad breath that won’t go away, a bad taste in your mouth and sensitive teeth. Finally, your teeth may loosen, leading to a change in your bite – how your teeth fit together. Even dentures may no longer fit correctly.
Test yourself and get to know if you have got a periodontal disease. If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, the American Academy of Periodontology prompts you to make an appointment with your dentist immediately. Your dentist can screen for periodontal disease and direct you to a periodontist if needed:
 Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth and eat hard or rough foods?
Are your gums red, swollen or sensitive? Do you have sores in your mouth?
Are your gums receding? Did your gums pull back from your teeth?
Do your teeth look longer?
Are rooms developing between your teeth?
Do you clench or grind your teeth?
Do you have bad breath that you can’t get rid of?
Does pus ever come out between your teeth and gums?
Are any of your teeth loose?
Has your bite changed?
Have you ever had gum problems or gum infection or inflammation?
Was there any case of gum disease in your family?
Do you smoke or use tobacco products?
Are you pregnant?
Do you often experience excessive stress in your life?
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