Periodontal Disease - Symptoms

The initial symptoms of periodontal disease are bleeding and inflamed gums and bad breath. Periodontitis follows cases of gingivitis. The key characteristic of periodontitis is a large pocket that forms between the teeth and gums. Pain is often absent until late in the disease. It occurs then when a tooth becomes loose or infected.

The symptoms of trench mouth often appear suddenly. They include pain, fever, fatigue, and foul breath. Trench mouth results in the formation of open sores on the gums and death of tissues surrounding the teeth. The gums may bleed easily, especially when chewing. The pain may become so bad that the patient cannot eat or swallow. The inflammation may spread to nearby tissues of the face and neck.