{"id":416,"date":"2015-03-02T01:30:24","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T00:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/uk\/?page_id=416"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:54:47","slug":"gingivitis-treatment-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/gingivitis-treatment-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Gum Disease: Gingivitis Treatment, Symptoms and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gingivitis is a common but mild form of\u00a0gum disease<\/strong>, the first sign of which is often bleeding gums. Left untreated, it can progress to a more serious condition called\u00a0periodontitis \u2013 this may result in loss of teeth and the bone supporting them.<\/p>

Alarmingly,\u00a0data from the WHO<\/a> (World Health Organization)\u00a0shows more than 75% of people aged between 35 and 45 and more than half of adolescents over the age of 15 are affected by some kind of gingival problem.<\/p>

Gingivitis develops when dental plaque (a film of bacteria on the teeth) isn\u2019t cleaned away properly. Good oral hygiene will help stop it from recurring.<\/p>

In this article you can read all about the different types of gum disease, what the symptoms are, and the best way to keep your mouth and gums healthy<\/a>.<\/p>

What is gingivitis?<\/h2>

Gingivitis is a form of gum disease accompanied by gum tenderness and bleeding. Fortunately, if caught in the early stages, gingivitis cures are very effective. 1 in 2 American adults over 30 years<\/a> of age has gum disease.<\/p>

For a brief overview of the condition you can view this short video:<\/p>

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