04/27/2026
What is periodontal disease? 🤔
It actually starts as something more common—gingivitis.
Early signs look like:
🔴 Red, inflamed gums
🩸 Bleeding when brushing or flossing
🦷 Tartar buildup around the teeth
If left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, in which you start to lose the bone that supports your teeth.
That’s when things get serious: infections, abscesses, and even tooth loss.
The good news? You can control it.
Once you’ve had periodontal disease, you’re always considered a perio patient—
But with proper care, you can keep it stable and healthy.
Ignore it… and it can lead to bigger treatments like full arch solutions.
Your gums matter more than you think.