Gum disease has two major stages: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the milder stage, and it can often be reversed if you take the right steps. Meanwhile, periodontitis can potentially lead to tooth loss and other severe problems, and it can only be managed instead of outright cured. Given these facts, it’s important to be able to catch gingivitis long before it can turn into periodontitis. Below, you will find an overview of some of the symptoms of gingivitis as well as what can be done to treat it.
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