Periodontal or gum disease, is a fairly common but preventable dental concern that can go undetected without regular visits to your dentist. It causes inflamed tissue around the teeth and can present itself as a variety of symptoms that may include:

• Swollen or puffy gums
• Bright red, dusky red or purplish gums
• Gums that feel tender when touched
• Gums that bleed easily
• Pink-tinged toothbrush after brushing
• Spitting out blood when brushing or flossing your teeth
• Bad breath
• Loose teeth or loss of teeth
• Painful chewing
• Gums that pull away from your teeth (recede)