STAGES OF GUM DISEASE - MOUNTAIN PERIODONTICS

Stages Of Gum Disease in Blue Ridge, GA, and Franklin, NC

Mountain Periodonitcs - Blue Ridge, GA, and Franklin, NC

Stage 1: Gingivitis

 

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease and is caused by plaque buildup around the gum line which causes
inflammation of the gums. If you neglect to brush or floss your teeth daily, this plaque buildup will trap bacteria and
cause gum disease. Gingivitis causes inflammation of the gums. Gums that should otherwise be pink will appear red and
swollen; you could experience bleeding when you brush or floss. However, at this point, gingivitis can still be
reversed. The bone and fibers that hold your teeth in place have not yet been affected.

 


 

Stage 2: Periodontitis

 

If gingivitis is left untreated, the condition will become periodontitis. At this stage, the supporting bones and fibers
that hold your teeth in place have been irreversibly damaged. Your gums begin to form “pockets,” deep hollow areas
around the teeth that trap food, plaque, and bacteria. Your gums will recede and form gaps between your teeth. Immediate
treatment is necessary to prevent further damage and tooth loss.

 


 

Stage 3: Advanced Periodontitis

 

In this final stage, periodontitis has been left untreated and has become advanced periodontitis. Bacteria that was
allowed to grow, spread, and cause destruction has destroyed the connective tissues and bones that support the teeth.
The pockets that formed in the previous stage have become much deeper. Your teeth can shift or loosen. Loose teeth that
move around in the mouth may affect your bite. At this state, aggressive treatment is needed to save the teeth.

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