If your gums feel tender or sore, or if they look red and swollen, you might have gum disease. It ranges from gingivitis to more severe forms and stages of periodontitis. Other warning signs include gums that bleed more than you’d expect after flossing, receding gums, pain or sensitivity in your teeth, loose-feeling teeth, and persistent bad breath that can’t be attributed to what you last ate. You should visit our office every six months even if your gums look and feel great, but please visit us sooner than that if you notice any of these signs or symptoms of gum disease.