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The Seven Danger Signs of Gum Disease


1. Your gums bleed when you brush your teeth.
2. You've got bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth.
3. Your gums are soft, swollen or tender.
4. Your gums are retreating from your teeth.
5. Your teeth have changed their position slightly, making your "bite" different.
6. Any of your teeth are loose.
7. Pus seeps from your gums when you press them.


If you have any of the above symptoms, see a periodontist as soon as possible. Remember, the earlier you treat periodontal disease, the easier it is to control.

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