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There are a lot of people who have periodontitis. There are cases which are mild but some are just worse enough to warrant dental surgery. Here are the kinds of periodontitis you should know about:

Gum infection

Swollen red gums is the telltale sign of someone suffering from gum infection. The normal gum color is described as “coral pink”, and once you see that there is an off-red color, then you should be able to tell that gum disease is present. Sometimes the gums bleed, but sometimes it doesn’t, so the lack of blood forming at the base of your teeth should not discourage you from consulting with your dentist.

All of us have bacteria in our mouth, but it is up to us to clean it every day to keep it from spreading and becoming an aggressive type of bacteria, the kind which causes gum infection and inflammation.

Gum recession

Gum recession happens to both the young and the old, and that’s why it’s no surprise if we read about teenagers as young as 16-year-olds who have a receding gum line. As the gums recede, the gums are pulled back gradually which makes for irritated, red gums. This process leaves the root of the teeth exposed which leads to tooth sensitivity and many other complications.

There are a few things that could cause this, including genetics that produce thin gum tissues, but mostly it is caused by periodontitis or gum disease.

Tooth loss

Tooth loss starts with a loose tooth. Periodontal disease also covers the pearly enamels, too. If you have a tooth that feels a little bit wobbly, it is a clear sign that there is an advanced damage already. Perceived looseness is not felt until the teeth itself is not yet detached from the gums. Loose teeth need to be removed immediately to lower the risk of exposing the sensitive parts of the gums and the root of the teeth to bacteria.

All these are the result of carelessness and thoughtlessness when it comes to dental health. It is even made worse if the person who has periodontal disease fall under those people who have a high factor for gum disease. People who smoke, have diabetes or some kind of illness that lowers the immune system, as well as those genetically predisposed to sensitive teeth and the entire family is vulnerable to tooth loss later in life.