Which symptoms you experience largely depend on the stage of gum disease. There are four, from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. Here's a breakdown of each stage and its most common symptoms.

UNDERSTANDING GUM DISEASE: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND STAGES. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is an infection of the gums that support your teeth.

Especially common in men, older populations and people who smoke, gum disease causes periodontitis symptoms such as puffy gums, tender gums that bleed easily, receding gum line, bad breath that ...

Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases to 70% for people over age 65. Here are some of the symptoms to look for and why it’s so important to catch it early.

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to ...

THE  bad news is that chronic gum disease, also called chronic periodontitis, cannot be cured, although most of the symptoms may disappear for months after ...

Gum disease – also known as periodontitis – is a serious condition. Symptoms such as bleeding when brushing, drifting teeth, persistent bad breath, or tooth mobility should always be investigated.

Working to improve your gum health and prevent gum disease can actually improve your overall health, too. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your dentist Skip to main content ...