Periodontal Disease
• Besides red, swollen gums and bad breath, people with periodontal disease
will suffer from gum recession, widening of space between teeth (interdental space),
mobile and drifting teeth, or even loss of affected teeth. On top of the adverse
effect on the person's appearance, it also greatly lowers his/her self-esteem. It
will interfere with his/her normal social life.
• Furthermore, gum recession will lead to exposed root surfaces, which makes
the teeth sensitive when taking hot, cold, sweet, or sour food. Severe periodontal
disease will also cause loosening, drifting or even loss of affected teeth, which
makes chewing difficult and inefficient. It adversely affects the general health
and the quality of life.
• If a person who wears a denture suffers from Periodontal Disease, the denture
may become unfit because of the destruction of periodontal tissues. A new denture
may need to be made.