The American Dental Association has estimated that fifty percent of people over the age of 18 have an early form of periodontal disease. Even a perfect tooth with no decay can be lost if the gums are infected. Adults over the age of 40 are particularly at risk, but children can also get it. If the disease is left untreated the gums will be red, swollen, and ooze pus. The sufferer will swallow the pus continually.
Bad breath is a very common effect of periodontal disease.
Unfortunately, some dentists ignore the signs of early periodontal disease and do not give the treatment necessary to cure it. You can go to your regular dental checkups and if you dentist is negligent he may never mention to you that you have the disease. Neglect is the major cause of periodontal disease. Neglect from a lazy dentist and you neglecting your own mouth. Neglecting to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss between the teeth daily can result in periodontal disease.