What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and tissues that surround and support the teeth. Symptoms of periodontal disease include red and swollen gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession and loose teeth.
How do members experience periodontal disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with periodontal disease*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Pain
How bad it is
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for periodontal disease*
Who has periodontal disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 36 |