General Health Information

Gingivitis symptomscan
include: swollen gums, redness of the gums, tenderness when the gums are
touched, tenderness when chewing, pus around the teeth, or a bad taste in the
mouth. A common gingivitis symptom is noticeable accumulations of tartar or
plaque on the teeth. Another common gingivitis symptom is blood on the toothbrush
while brushing teeth. When gingivitis symptoms are advanced, the disease often
spreads to the bony tissues, which are located under the gums and support the
teeth. In later stages of periodontal disease, the teeth can become loose and
severely infected with pus that oozes out from around the sockets.