Can Gingivitis Damage Be Reversed?

Though gingivitis, the earliest signs of gum disease, can be reversed with dental treatment and proper at-home dental hygiene, once gum disease gets to the level of periodontal disease, it cannot be reversed. If you have periodontal disease, all your dentist can do is treat it to try and control the infection.

How long will it take to reverse gingivitis?

The good news is that if you treat your gingivitis quickly and effectively, you can reverse it and prevent periodontitis. This is a serious form of gum disease that requires invasive dental treatment and can even cause bone and tooth loss. The process for eliminating gingivitis takes just about two weeks.

Can gingivitis cause permanent damage?

In the early stage of gingivitis, bacteria in plaque build up, causing the gums to become inflamed and to easily bleed during tooth brushing. Although the gums may be irritated, the teeth are still firmly planted in their sockets. No irreversible bone or other tissue damage has occurred at this stage.