| Periodontal diseases are classified according to the severity of the disease. The two major stages of the disease are Gingivitis and Periodontitis.
Gingivitis
A milder and reversible form of periodontal disease that only affects the gums. It develops as toxins in plaque irritate gums, making them red tender, and swollen, and likely to bleed easily. It can be eliminated by teeth brushing, cleaning between your teeth and regular dental cleanings.
Periodontitis
Gingivitis may lead to more serous, destructive forms of periodontal disease, called periodontitis. There are several forms of periodontitis, the the most common be chronic adult periodontitis.
Periodontitis occurs when toxins, enzymes, and other plaque byproducts destroy the tissues that anchor teeth into the bone. The gum line recedes, winch can expose the tooth's root. Exposed roots can become susceptible to decay and sensitive to cold and touch.
Usually your dentist can still treat the disease at this point. In the worst cases, a loose tooth may need to be extracted or it may fall out on its own.
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