Stage 2: Slight Periodontal Disease. This stage of periodontal disease is not reversible; however, it can be managed. At this stage, the infection has reached bone and consequently has started to destroy bones.
Periodontitis is the second stage of gum disease. Once you reach this stage, the damage done to your gum tissue is irreversible. Your gums may form a pocket below the gumline that traps food and bacteria. Other signs include increased swelling or redness of the gums and persistent bad breath even after brushing.
The key thing to reversing gum disease is removing the tartar that's present on both the root of your teeth and under your gum line. Periodontitis can't be reversed, only slowed down, while gingivitis can be reversed.
2. Slight periodontal disease is the second stage of periodontal disease. It is not reversible, but it is manageable. Once a patient reaches stage two, the infection has spread to the bone and begins its bone-destroying process.
Stage 3: Advanced Periodontitis
As the infection worsens, the pockets may also fill with pus. At this point your teeth might loosen or fall out. This stage of gum disease is irreversible, though dental implants (replacement teeth) are one option for people suffering from serious periodontitis.
If diagnosed and treated in the first stage, the condition can be reversed and tooth loss can usually be prevented. In order to prevent gum disease, practice good oral hygiene and visit your dentist for cleanings and check-ups twice a year.
Certain medical conditions such as diabetes or medications that reduce saliva flow are also significant risk factors. Periodontal disease occurs in four separate stages, and only the first stage is reversible—the rest will require advanced dental treatments.
Stage 4: Progressive Periodontitis
There is significant bone loss (50 to 85 per cent) from the root of the tooth in the final stage of gum disease. This stage involves teeth looseness, shifting teeth, red, swollen and painful gums, often forming an abscess.
Stage 3: Advanced Periodontitis
Surgical intervention is often needed to remove any infected tissue at this point, and regular professional cleanings are essential to prevent reinfection.
The worst periodontal condition is evident in patients with generalized stage III–IV, grade C periodontitis. In these situations, significantly rapid progressive damage to the attachment apparatus, which can lead (especially in stage IV) to tooth loss and occlusion impairment, is appreciated [4].
Periodontitis develops as bacterial deposits of plaque and tartar accumulate in pockets between the teeth and gums. These pockets deepen as the disease progresses. It is impossible for you to reach underneath the gums to remove this toxic buildup. Only dental treatment will do that.
Yes, depending on the severity of the gum disease, teeth affected by periodontal disease may be saved. Scaling, root planing, and antibiotic therapy can help reduce inflammation and slow the progress of periodontal disease. Surgery may sometimes be required to repair and restore the lost tissue and bone.
Patients who have had gum disease are often still good candidates for All-On-Four. If the underlying jawbone remains intact, or if any affected areas have been effectively treated, you can still enjoy the benefits of permanent dentures, even after gum disease.
Gum disease becomes irreversible in the second and third stages. To avoid either moderate periodontitis or advanced periodontitis, maintain good oral hygiene and visit the dentist regularly.
Gum disease is irreversible at the second and third stages, so it's good practice to take preventative measures and seek guidance at your dental checkup and teeth cleaning.
In most cases, the damage will not be completely reversible, but if you follow the treatment and prevention plan laid out by your dentist, you should be able to see significant improvement. Most people are able to reclaim a 4mm to 5mm pocket depth with proper treatment and ongoing periodontal maintenance.
Advanced periodontitis.
But if you've already lost bone around your teeth due to infection, the disease is too advanced to reverse. However, you can manage it with proper treatment and consistent, diligent oral hygiene.
Periodontitis isn't curable, but it's manageable with proper care and treatment.
Periodontal disease is not a life-threatening condition.
Stage Four: Advanced Periodontal Disease. The final and most severe stage of periodontal disease is the advanced stage. There are deep pockets around the teeth, 8 mm or deeper, and the gum tissue is very red, swollen and diseased.
Per CDC/AAP, severe periodontitis is defined as having 2 or more interproximal sites with clinical attachment loss (CAL) 6 mm or greater (not on the same tooth) and 1 or more interproximal sites with periodontal probing depth (PPD) 5 mm or greater.
Yes. Regardless of the stage of infection, you can stop the progression of gum disease. The initial phase is the easiest to manage as it only requires maintaining proper oral care and dental checkups. Further stages will require specialized treatment such as scaling and root planing.
However, gum disease is a chronic condition for which there is no cure. The condition may go into remission, but you will eventually suffer another bout of tissue degeneration.
Periodontal disease can be reversed when detected and treated early on. It is one of the dental issues most people are likely to develop, and about half of adults in the U.S. over the age of 30 have some form of it, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention.
Stage 2: Periodontitis
At this stage, the supporting bones and fibers that hold your teeth in place have been irreversibly damaged. Your gums begin to form “pockets,” deep hollow areas around the teeth that trap food, plaque, and bacteria. Your gums will recede and form gaps between your teeth.