You can reverse gum disease if you treat it early enough. Once you've lost bone around your teeth, it's not reversible. But you can still slow or stop gum disease with treatment and good oral hygiene.

Symptoms of Gum Disease. You can find and treat the problem before it gets serious, if you know what to look for. Take note if you notice: Red, swollen gums: That’s one of the first signs your ...

Periodontal disease can increase your risk of conditions like stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Untreated, it can also lead to tooth extraction.

Julian Perry explores the true causes of gum disease and how to communicate this to patients to avoid unnecessary litigation.

It's important to know which type of gum disease you have before you try to treat it. In its early stages, the disease can be treated at home - but it's still advised to see your dentist if you can.

Can a pill cure gum disease? by PAT HAGAN, Daily Mail. A revolutionary pill is being used to help dental patients who are in danger of losing their teeth through severe gum disease.

Scaling and root planing (SRP) is the most commonly used therapy for the initial treatment of periodontitis, or gum disease. However, at-home specialized rinses can also help patients. “This study ...

Gum disease, a widespread condition, is increasingly linked to heart disease, according to Harvard Health studies. Bacteria ...

It's important to know which type of gum disease you have before you try to treat it. In its early stages, the disease can be treated at home - but it's still advised to see your dentist if you can.