Get in touch with All Star Dental Office if you’re concerned about gum disease. We offer the best treatment options to preserve your natural teeth. Make an appointment with Dr. Ahmad to know more about gum disease.

1. Symptoms of
Gum Disease

2. Before we discuss its symptoms, it’s
important to understand what we
mean when we say that you or a
family member has gum disease.
When you have this dental disorder,
the tissue that supports and
surrounds your teeth becomes
infected.

3. Left untreated, it is one of the
leading causes of tooth loss in
adults. Plaque, which is a sticky
bacterium that builds up on your
teeth, is the primary cause of gum
disease. Most people are unaware
that they have gum disease
because its symptoms are typically
painless.

4. What to Look For
By knowing the symptoms of gum
disease, you can seek treatment
earlier and preserve your natural
teeth. The most common
indications include:
• Your gums bleed easily when you
brush or floss your teeth

5. • If you have partial dentures, you
may notice a difference in how they
fit
• Your gums appear red and
swollen and are tender to the touch
• You notice a difference in the way
your teeth come together when
biting or chewing
• Some or all of your gums have
pulled away from the teeth they
support • Your natural teeth feel
looser

6. • You have a chronic bad taste in
your mouth as well as bad breath
We encourage you to contact All
Star Dental for an immediate
appointment if you recognize any of
these symptoms.
Possible Risk Factors for Gum
Disease
Several other conditions can
increase your risk for gum disease
in addition to the accumulation of
plaque.
These include:

7. • Taking prescription medications to
prevent seizures or using oral
contraceptives, steroids, and cancer
treatment drugs
• Pregnancy
• Inattention to oral hygiene
• Diabetes
• Genetic pre-disposition
• Tobacco use
• Misaligned teeth that are difficult
for you to keep clean

8. If you meet any of these risk
factors, it’s even more important
to keep your teeth and gums
clean by brushing and flossing
at least twice per day.

9. Typical Gum Disease Treatments
In most cases, Dr. Ahmad performs
root planing or a deep cleaning to
treat gum disease. For advanced
gum disease, oral surgery or tooth
extraction may be necessary.
Please contact our office if you’re
concerned about gum disease or
have additional questions about
treatment.