{"id":247,"date":"2025-11-18T14:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordiniperiodontics.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:57:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:57:15","slug":"can-a-periodontist-cure-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordiniperiodontics.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/18\/can-a-periodontist-cure-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Periodontist Cure Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Although it may begin as slight puffiness or traces of blood when you brush or floss, if left untreated, gum disease<\/a> can progress to receding tissue, bad breath, and even tooth loss. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to stop this preventable condition before it ever has the chance to get worse. But is it completely irreversible? Here\u2019s what you need to know about gum disease, and how your periodontist can be instrumental in protecting your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gums that if not stopped, can infiltrate the tissues and cause a variety of dangerous health problems including tooth loss. It can also travel throughout the entire body, worsening conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis. This condition is usually completely reversible by simply brushing twice a day and flossing daily. Unfortunately, however, once it becomes more advanced, it can only be treated, not cured. This is known as periodontitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can My Dentist Treat Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your gum disease has advanced to periodontitis, there are several ways to treat the symptoms. For example, if your teeth have a lot of plaque and tartar buildup above and below the gumline, scaling and root planing can remove this substance and allow your gums to healthily reattach to your teeth. Some patients may also benefit from antibacterial therapy, which is typically used in conjunction with scaling and root planing. This is an added layer of safety to kill any remaining dangerous oral bacteria the deep cleaning may have missed and decrease the risk of new infection forming going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Signs of Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the best way to diagnose and treat gum disease is to visit your periodontist, it helps to be aware of the warning signs when caring for your smile at home. These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n