What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria that depleats the bone level in your jaw. Smoking and not brushing regularly will cause this. There is also a theory that genetics may be involved.
When you have periodontal disease your teeth may feel loose ( because there is not enough bone to hold them in place.)
If it is caught early enough you should not have to worry about this.
Your dentist will advise you to have a root planing and scaling. This is usually done by quadrant. The Dr. or hygenist will clean out any exsisting calculus that has collected on the roots of your teeth. You will be numb, so don't worry about it being painful.
After you have completed your 4 visits to the Dr., it is imperitive that you follow your Dr.'s home care instructions. Most likely will consist of brushing and flossing atleast 2x per day,and possibly an oral rinse.
If you follow your Dr. instructions, you and your Dr. will notice pocket depth improvement. This is done by what we call perio charting. An instrument with a tiny measuring tool is placed between the gum and the tooth it sounds painful, but it's not. X-rays may also show signs of improvment.

a disease in your gums!

Yep. It's gum disease.

brush more often, including your gums, use a soft bristle brush.
also floss often and eventually they will come around and not bleed and all

It is when your mouth's environment is all out of wack! causing all kinds of problems from bleeding gums to loose teeth to receding gums. Gingivitis is a leading contributor of bad breath, and by eliminating the bacteria in your mouth that causes gingivitis and periodontal disease, you can stop bad breath too! I had deep pockets, 9's, now they are 2's and I just started using this prod on Aug 5th, 2006. Anyway, for more information on mouth problems click here: http://www.oramd.com?kbid=2141

Periodontal disease is a broad term that covers both gingivits and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of gums due to plaque accumulation both above and below the gums. The gums will become red, inflamed, and bleed upon brushing. Periodontitist is loss of bone that surrounds the tooth and helps support the teeth. The teeth can become mobile and the bite may feel different. Gingivits can be reversed with the proper home care. Periodontitis is not reversible. Once the bone is damaged, no more will be formed to replace it.

It is the infection of gums. Your gums become infected because lack of care or health problems. This problem can become so severe that u can lose your teeth and it can affect your health. It can affect your heart. It's better to take good care of your mouth so this will not happen. With regular check ups, teeth cleaning and home care.