Periodontal disease
Find out if you have periodontal disease in 10 questions
The assessment of the presence and severity of periodontal disease (PIORREA) must be based on a clinical study carried out by a specialist (your dentist or, if it is a severe case, your periodontist). However, to help you, a group of researchers (P.I. Eke and collaborators) from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta (USA) and the American Academy of Periodontology have developed a questionnaire that has been validated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the United States.
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1 | Do you think you may suffer from gum disease?
2 | Do you have bleeding gums?
3 | How many times a day do you brush your teeth?
4 | How do you brush between your teeth?
5 | Have you ever received a gum treatment, such as scaling and root planing, also known as "deep cleaning"?
6 | Have you ever had a tooth come loose on its own without having had a knock?
7 | Have you ever been told by a dental professional that you have lost bone around your teeth?
8 | In the last three months, have you noticed a tooth that doesn't look right or with receding gums?
9 | How many cigarettes a day do you smoke or have you smoked?
10 | Do you suffer from any of the following diseases?
REMEMBER that this test may underestimate periodontal disease and cannot replace a professional diagnosis. Consult a periodontist or specialised dentist.
