Gum disease is sneaky. It rarely hurts until it is advanced, yet it is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and it has documented links to heart disease, diabetes, and other systemic conditions. The good news: caught at almost any stage, it can be stopped.
Red, puffy gums that bleed when you brush or floss. At this stage the damage is fully reversible with professional cleaning and improved home care.
Untreated gingivitis progresses below the gumline, where bacteria destroy the bone anchoring your teeth. Gums recede, pockets deepen, breath worsens, and teeth eventually loosen. Bone lost to periodontitis does not grow back on its own, which is why acting early matters so much.
Scaling and root planing. A comfortable deep cleaning, with freezing as needed, that removes bacteria and tartar from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces so gums can reattach.
Localized antimicrobials. Where indicated, targeted antibiotic placement in stubborn pockets.
Maintenance program. After active therapy, cleanings every three to four months keep bacteria from re-establishing. This interval is the single strongest predictor of keeping your teeth long term.
Bleeding when brushing, persistent bad breath, receding gums, teeth that look longer, new gaps, or a change in how your bite fits together all warrant an assessment. Bleeding gums are never normal, at any age.
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