Everytime I have my teeth cleaned, my gums bleed ALOT. I have healthy teeth (I have never even had a cavity), but my mother has Periodontal disease, a type of gum disease that is causing her teeth and gums to become infected and abscessed. Could this be the start of Periodontal disease? Is Periodontal disease genetic?

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Im only 22 and have periodontal disease with noticeable pockets, ive had my treatments but have read about the risks on my heart and brain. Is my life expectancy considerably shorter now? Im terrified…

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My orthodontist scared the crap out of me a while ago, said I’ll need 6 teeth pulled at least. I had periodontal disease and I am getting treated for it, but I was wondering if I can still get implants down the road with the disease?

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but is that it? I mean does the rest of my body get an infection of some sort? Do I get some horrible disease with no cure? I mean besides loosing my teeth.. what else happens to me? Do my gums go back to looking normal if I loose all my teeth? Meaning do they go back to pinkish from a bright red?

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I have several questions regarding Periodontal Disease. I read in a magazine that if your toothbrush touches someone else’s and they have periodontal disease, chances are you will get it to.
So my first question is can you get periodontal disease by kissing someone who has the disease?
Second question is, is it contagious?
Third question, What can you do to prevent Periodontal Disease?
And last question, once you have Periodontal Disease, do you always have it??

Any info you may have, would be greatly appreciated.
And for the wise a&& who suggests that I brush my teeth, thanks but I already do that!!

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