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Bleeding gums: Healthy gums do not bleed. Bleeding from gums (no matter how little or mild) is a sign of infection... even from shallow gum pockets!
Red, swollen or tender gums
Gums that have "pulled away" from the teeth
Pus: Press your finger against your gums and squeeze them up toward the teeth. Do you see any substance oozing out...that's pus (gum infection).
Persistent bad breath or bad taste
Loose or separating teeth
Bite disease: Changes in the way your teeth fit together when you chew.
It is possible to have several of these signs and not be aware of it, because gum disease is a "silent" condition.
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