Periodontal Self-Test
The following self test involves some questions that if answered yes
may signify that you have or will have periodontal disease:
- Do you smoke?
- Do you chew tobacco?
- Does bad breath remain after you brush, floss and brush your tongue?
- Do your gums bleed when you brush?
- Are your gums swollen or puffy?
- Do your teeth feel like they are separating?
- Do your teeth feel loose?
- Do your parents have a history of loose or missing teeth?
- Do you notice that you show more tooth structure over the years?
- Are you a diabetic?
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