{"id":81,"date":"2018-07-07T15:12:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T15:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2018-07-20T15:17:07","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T15:17:07","slug":"gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between Gingivitis and Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"WomanMost people don\u2019t realize it, but your gums are just as important to your smile as your teeth. That\u2019s because healthy gums are what keep your teeth stable and solid in their sockets. In fact, since your gums are the foundation of your oral health, gum problems can actually put you at risk for tooth loss. Even teeth with no cavities can fall out if they don\u2019t have healthy gums to support them! But are you at risk for tooth loss if you have gingivitis – or is gum disease a bigger concern? In this blog, you\u2019ll find out how those two conditions are different and also how they\u2019re treated. Learn more today!\r\n\r\n\r\n

What\u2019s the Difference Between Gingivitis and Gum Disease?<\/h2>\r\nThis is actually a trick question because gingivitis is the first stage<\/em> of gum disease. Although it\u2019s a mild form of the condition, it can lead to more advanced stages if it isn\u2019t treated.\r\n\r\nGum disease refers to more serious gum problems that cannot be reversed or cured. Fortunately, it can be well-managed and controlled to prevent tooth loss.\r\n

What Are the Signs and Symptoms?<\/h2>\r\nHere are some of the symptoms you might notice if you have gingivitis:\r\n