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Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and tissues that surround and support the teeth. Symptoms of periodontal disease include red and swollen gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession and loose teeth.
How do members experience periodontal disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with periodontal disease*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for periodontal disease*
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Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and tissues that surround and support the teeth. Symptoms of periodontal disease include red and swollen gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession and loose teeth.
Common symptoms reported by people with periodontal disease
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for periodontal disease
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Compare treatments taken by people with periodontal disease
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have periodontal disease through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with periodontal disease? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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