There are three stages of gum disease. Gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. Your gum tissue may feel sore and you may notice bleeding when you brush and floss. Gingivitis can be reversed by having proper treatment by a  dental professional and proper homecare. This is the only stage of gum disease that can be reversed. Periodontitis involves the plaque bacteria spreading to the root surfaces. This infection damages the bone and fibers that support the teeth. The gum tissue actually starts pulling away from the teeth. Proper dental treatment is especially important in treating this stage of disease. Advanced periodontitis is the final stage of gum disease. At this stage of the disease, most of the bone and supporting fibers have been destroyed. If treatment can’t save the teeth, they will have to be extracted.

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