The symptoms of Periodontitis, a gum disease, can occur when you have eaten something that has irritated your gums or you have brushed your teeth too aggressively over a period of time. More importantly, you will know you have periodontitis and need periodontal treatment when your tooth or teeth are not firm in place as a full grown adult. When teeth are shaky or unsteady in conjunction with the other symptoms of the gum disease, you can be almost certain you have Periodontitis. Now, if the unsteadiness of your teeth is something that becomes more frequent, you are simply getting signals that you need periodontal treatment. Scheduling a close examination by Dr. Patel, at Yardley Dental Arts will confirm the identification of your oral issue, how urgent your situation is, as well as next steps to take.