Gum disease is identified by three progressive stages. The first level of periodontal disease is called gingivitis, followed by a second level called periodontitis. The third, final, and most serious stage of the disease is advanced periodontitis. Diagnosing and treating periodontal disease promptly will stymie and abate the progress.
Gum disease is identified by three progressive stages. The first level of periodontal disease is called gingivitis, followed by a second level called periodontitis. The third, final, and most serious stage of the disease is advanced periodontitis. Diagnosing and treating periodontal disease promptly will stymie and abate the progress.
Periodontal therapy refers to a range of surgical and non-surgical techniques available at Cherrydale Family Dental that are designed to address gum disease and gum recession, which will result as an infection or inflammation of the gums and can result in gum recession and even jawbone deterioration.
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Gum disease is a progressive infection that can gradually increase in severity. If you develop periodontal disease do so in the following order:
- Gingivitis: The earliest stage of periodontitis, gingivitis typically develops due to bacterial plaque that builds up on your teeth that comes into contact with your gums. The signs of gingivitis are usually sensitive gums that are red, puffy, and
- Early Periodontitis: Early periodontitis is caused by the continued build-up of harmful bacterial plaque and now the next stage when gingivitis is left untreated. Early periodontitis is typically indicated by symptoms that are like gingivitis, just more severe. Your gums will feel painful and more
- Advanced Periodontitis: When bacteria, plaque, and toxins have developed to the point that gum tissue is being destroyed, you have developed advanced periodontitis. If you have progressed to this point then you have developed small pockets between your teeth and gums, which act as convenient breed
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