{"id":1097,"date":"2025-09-24T13:01:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2025-09-24T13:02:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:02:05","slug":"can-my-dentist-cure-my-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/24\/can-my-dentist-cure-my-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My Dentist Cure My Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gum disease<\/a> is one of the most common oral health problems in the United States, with nearly half of all people over the age of 30 having some stage of the condition. As the population ages, the numbers get higher, with over 70 percent<\/em> of those over the age of 65 suffering from this bacterial infection!  But can it be cured? Here\u2019s how your dentist can help you stop or reverse the signs of periodontal disease, and why doing this is so important for your oral and overall health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums that worsens over time in stages. The first stage is gingivitis, which causes mild soreness, minor bleeding when brushing or flossing, redness, and swelling. The good news is that gingivitis is very treatable and typically clears up with more diligent focus on your oral health such as brushing and flossing more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If left untreated, gingivitis can grow into another stage known as periodontitis. Periodontitis can cause permanent damage to the bone and gum tissue, but it can be stopped with the help of your dentist. This stage can cause a variety of oral health problems including receding gums, bad breath, changes in your bite, loose teeth or tooth loss, painful chewing, and red swollen gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does Gum Disease Affect the Body?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the damage gum disease may cause your teeth and gums, it can also contribute to other serious problems throughout the entire body, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n