Gum Disease Embed

Teeth.
Some of us keep them.
Some of us don't.

See where yours may be headed
and how gum disease affects
the rest of your body.

The information on this site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.

How often do you brush your teeth?

Preventing gum disease starts with your toothbrush. Brush twice a day for two minutes at a time.

Less than once a dayOnce a dayTwice a day

Honestly. How often do you floss or use interdental cleaners like a Waterpik, tiny brush, etc.?

This is really important because just brushing doesn’t remove germs and gunk between your teeth.

Less than once a weekA few times a weekDaily

Do your gums ever, um, bleed when you brush or floss your teeth?

Bleeding gums are a common sign of gum disease. Talk to your dentist or health care provider about this.

YesNo

When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned at the dentist?

Regular checkups are an important step in gum disease prevention. That buildup on your teeth (tartar) needs to be removed professionally.

Can't rememberAt least a year agoWithin the last year

What do you usually drink throughout the day?

The sugar in sweet drinks feeds on germs that cause cavities. Drinking water throughout the day, especially from the tap, is one of the best things you can do for your mouth.

I mostly drink water and occasionally have a juice, soda, sports drink, sweet tea or coffeeI sometimes drink water, but prefer juices, sodas, sweet teas or coffeeI always drink water

Do you smoke or use other tobacco products?

Smoking (or other tobacco usage) is one of the leading risks for gum disease.

YesNo

Do you have diabetes?

People with diabetes are more likely to develop infections. Gum disease is an infection. Also, if you have gum disease it can be harder to control your blood sugar. Watch Me

YesNo

Do you or have you suffered from heart disease, stroke, or high blood pressure?

Heart disease increases your risk of gum disease. Share all your health history with your dentist.

YesNo

How old are you?

Age is a risk factor for gum disease. More than half of people 55 and older have gum disease.

Under 1818-3940-6465 or older

Are you pregnant?

Pregnant women are at a higher risk of gum disease. Pregnancy can also make existing gum disease worse. That's why taking care of your oral health during pregnancy is good for you...and for your baby.

YesNoNot Applicable

Your risk for gum disease is:

Fortunately, there are things that you can do to reduce your risks and have a clean, healthy mouth.
Tap each icon to learn more.

at home

at the dentist

at the doctor

How often do you brush your teeth?

Honestly. How often do you floss or use interdental cleaners like a Waterpik, tiny brush, etc.?

Do your gums ever, um, bleed when you brush or floss your teeth?

When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned at the dentist?

What do you usually drink throughout the day?

Do you smoke or use other tobacco products?

Do you have diabetes?

Do you or have you suffered from heart disease, stroke, or high blood pressure?

How old are you?

Are you pregnant?

Your risk for gum disease is:

There are some risk factors that are out of your control.

Tap each icon to see why

Fortunately, there are things that you can do to reduce your risks and have a clean, healthy mouth.
Tap each icon to learn more.

How often do you brush your teeth?

Honestly. How often do you floss or use interdental cleaners like a Waterpik, tiny brush, etc.?

Do your gums ever, um, bleed when you brush or floss your teeth?

When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned at the dentist?

What do you usually drink throughout the day?

Do you smoke or use other tobacco products?

Do you have diabetes?

Do you or have you suffered from heart disease, stroke, or high blood pressure?

How old are you?

Are you pregnant?

Your risk for gum disease is:

There are some risk factors that are out of your control.

Tap each icon to see why

Fortunately, there are things that you can do to reduce your risks and have a clean, healthy mouth. Tap each icon to learn more.

Fortunately, there are things that you can do to reduce your risks and have a clean, healthy mouth.
Tap each icon to learn more.