How to Identify Periodontitis

The identification of periodontitis can be carried out from the following aspects: 1. Symptom observation: Pay attention to whether symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain of the gums, bleeding gums during brushing or biting hard objects, widening of the interdental spaces, loose teeth or changes in tooth position, and reduced chewing strength are present. These are common manifestations of periodontitis. 2. Bad breath and periodontal pockets: Additionally, patients with periodontitis often experience bad breath and may develop periodontal pockets, which are blind pockets deeper than normal gingival sulci formed between the gums and teeth. 3. Professional examination: When the above symptoms appear, it is recommended to visit a qualified hospital for professional examination. For example, X-ray examination can determine whether alveolar bone resorption has occurred, while periodontal probing can assess the presence of periodontal pockets and the degree of tooth mobility. Once suspected symptoms are detected, timely medical attention should be sought to enable early treatment and control.