Gum Disease Risk Assessment
Gum Disease Facts
Gum inflammation is a prime risk factor for heart disease, heart attack and, hypertension and stroke
Dangerous oral bacteria can migrate and has been found in the sites of heart disease
Assess Your Gum Disease Risk
1. Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss?
Yes
No
3. Do you suffer from bad breath?
Yes
No
5. Do you smoke?
Yes
No
7. Do you get food wedged between your teeth?
Yes
No
9. Are your teeth sensitive to cold temperatures?
Yes
No
11. Has it been more than a year since your last professional dental cleaning?
Yes
No
2. Do your gums appear red (Do they match your lips rather than your skin)?
Yes
No
4. Do you have any loose teeth or teeth that have shifted?
Yes
No
6. Are there areas on your gums that ever get swollen or sore?
Yes
No
8. Do you see exposed roots at the gum line?
Yes
No
10. Have you ever been told you have “gingivitis”, “bone loss”, or “gum disease”?
Yes
No
12. Have your parents or siblings lost teeth due to periodontal disease?
Yes
No
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