Tower Dental BlogCan Gum Disease
Can Gum Disease
Be Reversed?
Gingivitis (early gum disease) is fully reversible with professional treatment and good home care. Advanced periodontitis can be managed but not reversed.
Gingivitis: Reversible
Early gum disease causes inflammation and bleeding but no permanent damage. Professional cleaning by our hygienist combined with improved brushing and flossing reverses it completely within 2-4 weeks.
Periodontitis: Manageable
Advanced gum disease causes irreversible bone loss. Treatment stabilises the condition and prevents further deterioration. Our periodontal plan provides ongoing management.
Clinical Evidence & References
- Chapple IL et al. (2015). "Primary prevention of periodontitis." J Clinical Periodontology, 42(S16), S71-S76.
- NHS UK β Gum disease (nhs.uk/conditions/gum-disease)
- NICE guideline NG19 β Dental recall intervals
- Cochrane Review β Treating gum disease to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes (doi.org/10.1002/14651858)
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Clinically Reviewed by Dr Sarah Metias
BDS Sheffield, MJDF RCS England, GDC 114267
Dr Metias is the Principal Dentist at Tower Dental Blackpool with 19 years of clinical experience. She holds the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons β a postgraduate qualification held by fewer than 1% of UK dentists.
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