Many medications can cause dry mouth or create other threats to oral health. Be sure to tell your dental professional about all other medicines that members of his family are taking.

Observe your family to see if anyone has a habit of grinding his teeth. The teeth grinding may increase the risk of developing periodontal disease also cause teeth to fracture or chip. Dentists can make splints to measure to prevent grinding of teeth at night.

The researchers suggest that periodontal disease can be passed in saliva. This means that the contact of saliva common in families may put children and couples at risk for periodontal disease of another family member. If a family member has periodontal disease, all family members should see a dental professional to receive a periodontal evaluation.

The most important preventive measure against periodontal disease is to establish good oral habits in their children. There are three basic preventive measures to help your child maintain good oral health:

* Establish good oral health habits early on. When your child is 12 months, you can begin using toothpaste when you brush your teeth. However, use only one drop of toothpaste and press into the bristles so your child does not eat it. And when the spaces between his teeth close, it is important to start flossing.
* Give you a good example: practice good oral health habits.
For your family * Establish regular dental visits for checkups, periodontal evaluations and cleanings.
* Examine your child’s mouth to see if there are signs of periodontal disease, including bleeding of the gums, swelling and redness of the gums, recession of the gums and bad breath.

If your child has poor dental health habits now, make an effort for your child to change now. It is easier to modify these habits in a child than an adult. As your child shapes his behavior with you, it is logical that you should be a positive example with their oral hygiene habits. The healthy smile, good breath and strong teeth all contribute to the sense of personal appearance of the young and to their confidence and self esteem.

* Gingivitis: The mildest form of periodontal disease. It causes the gums to become red, swollen and bleed easily. There is usually little or no discomfort at this time. Gingivitis is reversible if treated professionally and with good oral care at home.
* Periodontitis light: If gingivitis is not treated, can progress to periodontitis. At this stage of bad light, periodontal disease begins to destroy the bone and tissue supporting the teeth.
* Moderate to Advanced Periodontitis: The moderate to advanced periodontitis develops if the early stages of the disease are neglected. This is the most advanced form of the disease occurs where a large loss of bone and tissue.
* Periodontitis Juvenile – localized juvenile periodontitis (LRP) occurs in teenagers and is characterized by rapid loss of bone around the teeth. Ironically, PJL are young people with very little plaque or calculus. Generalized juvenile periodontitis is considered generally a disease of young adults, but can start around puberty. It is characterized by marked inflammation and heavy accumulation of plaque and tartar. Bags can form around the affected teeth, filling with infection. If not treated promptly, the infection can lead to bone loss, making the teeth loose.