Dental Blogs - Chicago, IL

Once gum disease has progressed beyond its early stages, it starts to do damage that can’t be reversed. And the more gum disease progresses, the fewer options you’ll have for treating it minimally invasive procedures. Periodontal maintenance can get your oral health back on track and can help stop the damage from gum disease from spreading.

Maybe you’ve noticed some tenderness with your gums, maybe even a bit of bleeding. Does it mean you have gum disease, advanced gum disease or something else? A brief visit to a dentist’s office will give you definitive answers about whether you have gum disease or not, as well as treatment options for reversing it or managing it in more advanced cases.

Roughly half of the adults in the U.S. suffer from some level of gum disease. Yet, all too often, people don’t look into treating gum disease until it turns severe. Knowing the characteristics of the different levels of gum disease can empower you to step up your dental health efforts if you notice issues arising with the health of your teeth and gums.