Warning Signs Of Gum Disease

Changes In Bite

When individuals are dealing with gum disease, they might experience changes in their bite as the disease becomes more advanced. Shifts to one's bite can be a sign of several different dental issues, gum disease being just one of them. Patients will notice a change in their bite if their top and bottom teeth aren't aligning properly like they used to, or that it's harder to close their molars together as they bite down. Bite changes sometimes occur due to a wearing down of the teeth. If individuals grind their teeth, clench their jaw, or chew on their tongue, their teeth are more likely to wear down faster. Wearing down the enamel can cause tooth decay and gum disease to progress more rapidly. When the changes aren't related to the teeth themselves, they may be caused by a problem with the hinges of the individual's jaw. Patients might also experience bite changes if their wisdom teeth push their other teeth around, and this shifting can lead to the onset of gum disease.

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