Every year, February is celebrated in the dental profession as Gum Disease Awareness Month. It is a great excuse to talk more about this common issue treated by skilled periodontists.


Why all the fuss about gum disease? According to research trusted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around half of all Americans over 30 years old have some form of gum disease. Ironically, many of them do not realize it or know its signs. Want to find out if you could be at risk for developing gum disease in Nashville, TN or if you already have gingivitis or periodontitis? Take our gum disease risk quiz below!

1. Do you have bleeding gums at times other than when you aggressively floss or brush your teeth?
2. Are your gums sore and swollen, or tender to the touch?
3. Do you have bad breath you cannot get rid of, even with mints, mouthwashes, sugar-free gum, and regular oral hygiene?
4. Do your gums look red and inflamed?
5. Does one of your close blood relatives have gum disease?
6. Have you been told by a dental professional that you may have the beginnings of gum disease?
7. Are your gums pulling away from your teeth?
8. Have some of your teeth begun to wiggle?


Scoring Your Gum Disease Risk Assessment Responses
If you answered “yes” to at least one of the above questions, pick up the phone and call our periodontist to schedule a visit. Although some of the symptoms, such as bleeding gums, can have causes other than gum disease, they indicate something is wrong. Our periodontist can help you diagnose why you are symptomatic and how to manage your gum disease. 
Looking for a periodontist in Nashville, TN, for gum disease treatment? Contact us to arrange an initial examination.