Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Usually, this type of disease is painless, so you may not realize you have it.

WARNING SIGNS THAT CAN SIGNAL A PROBLEM:

Sensitive or bleeding gums
Red, swollen, painful gums
Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
Persistent bad breath or bad taste
Permanent teeth that are loose or separating
Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
Any change in the fit of partial dentures