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There Are Three Main Stages Of Gum Disease
Stage
01
Gingivitis:
Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. It is caused by plaque buildup around the gumline which causes inflammation of the gums. If you neglect to brush and floss your teeth daily, this plaque buildup will trap bacteria that causes gum disease. The gums that should otherwise be pink will appear red and swollen. However, at this point, gingivitis can still be reversed. The bone and fibers that hold your teeth in place have not been affected.
Stage
02
Periodontitis:
If gingivitis is left untreated, the condition will become periodontitis. At this stage, the supporting bone and fibers that hold your teeth in place have been irreversibly damaged. Your gums will begin to form “pockets”, which are deep hollow areas around the teeth that trap food, plaque, and bacteria.
Stage
03
Advanced Periodontitis:
In this final stage, periodontitis has been left untreated and is now advanced periodontitis. The bacteria that has been allowed to grow and spread has damaged the connective tissue and bone loss is now a major problem. The pockets are very deep and the teeth are now in jeopardy of being lost. It is very important, at this stage, to seek a periodontist in order to correct this much damage.