You know that gingivitis and periodontitis are dreadful diseases, but how will you know if you have them? The diseases have some common symptoms, gingivitis being the predecessor of periodontitis. Let’s look at how you can find out if you have been affected by these.

Here are the most common indicators of gingivitis.

• Your gums appear swollen and red.

• When you feel the gums, they feel softer than usual.
• Applying a little pressure like pushing with your index finger makes your gums bleed.
• The gums bleed frequently when you brush.
• Your breath smells bad.
• Your gums have changed their color from pink to red.
• The gums sag and appear loose, giving more space to the teeth.

Here are some of the things that will help you identify periodontitis.

• Your gums appear swollen.

• You realize that your gums have become noticeably red.
• The gums are soft.
• Your teeth have loosened.
• You gums have started sagging, giving more space to the teeth.
• There is pus between the teeth and the gums.
• The gaps between your teeth have started widening.
• Your breath smells foul all the time.
• You get a sour taste in the mouth.

The easiest, and the obvious, way of avoiding gum diseases is by taking good care of your oral health. Follow a proper dental care routine, eat right, and visit your dentist regularly. And yeah, never ignore a sign of a dental or oral problem. You may end up aggravating it by ignoring it. Take good care of your teeth and you should be fine.

Happy smiling!

Tags: Gingivitis, gum diseases, Periodontitis