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How can you notice periodontal (gum) disease?

The patient and/or dental professional can see that the gums are red, possibly swollen and tend to bleed easily. Often, however, the patient may only notice minor discomfort and the condition may remain “silent” for many years.

Too often, patients may notice the problem only when the bone around the teeth has so much decreased that one or several teeth become loose. The disease is diagnosed by measurement of the gum around each tooth together with x-ray images.

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