{"id":515,"date":"2024-09-11T20:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T20:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drruiz.com\/blog\/?p=515"},"modified":"2024-11-09T21:16:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T21:16:24","slug":"stages-of-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drruiz.com\/blog\/stages-of-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"The Stages of Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Healthy gums are essential not only for a great smile but for overall health. Yet, gum disease continues to impact almost 20% of adults<\/a> around the world. This makes it important to understand gum disease and what a person may experience throughout its various stages. Keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is gum disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is an infection of the gums. It begins when plaque that is full of bacteria accumulates on teeth and gums and then hardens. Gum disease begins with swollen or bleeding gums and then spreads to the bones surrounding the gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the stages of gum disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease does not develop overnight, but rather, it progresses through stages, each marked by specific symptoms and varying levels of severity. Let us examine these stages in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Gingivitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease, and it often manifests as swollen, red, or bleeding gums, especially when brushing or flossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news? There are ways to both reverse and prevent gingivitis. You can do this by<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n