Initial symptoms of periodontal disease include:

• Bad taste in the mouth
• Bad breath
• Dental pain:
• Worse when chewing
• Worse when exposed to cold
• Gum pain
• Gum swelling
• Gum bleeding
• Red or purple gums

Worsening periodontal disease may lead to periodontitis and the formation of a dental abscess.

Symptoms of worsening periodontal disease and dental abscess include:

• Pus drains from the gums
• Rotting teeth
• Loose teeth
• Facial pain
• Facial tenderness
• Facial swelling
• Inability to open the mouth normally
• Difficulty swallowing
• Fever