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If gum disease is left untreated, it can progress from bleeding or inflamed gums to deeper periodontal pockets, gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss in more advanced cases. Gum disease does not always cause pain early, so it can worsen quietly before a patient realizes how much support has been affected.At…

Gum disease can sometimes be reversed if it is caught early, especially when it is still gingivitis. Once gum disease progresses into periodontitis with deeper pockets, bone loss, or damaged support around the teeth, it is usually managed and stabilized rather than fully reversed.At Bailey Family Dental in Whittier, we evaluate gum disease by checking…