Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth or chew hard food?
Are your gums red and swollen or feel tender?
Are your gums pulling away from your teeth or do your teeth look longer than they did before?
Do you have a bad taste in your mouth and/or have constant bad breath?
Have you noticed a change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite or are there spaces developing between your teeth?
Have you recently lost a tooth or are any of your teeth loose?
Do you Smoke?
Do you have diabetes?
Are you pregnant?
Is there pus between your teeth?
Do you clench or grind your teeth?
Are you taking oral contraceptives?
Are you under a lot of stress?
You may already have periodontal disease or be at a risk for it if you have answered yes to two or more of the above questions. Please contact us at Mulberry dental for a complete periodontal evaluation.