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Will gum disease develop into periodontal disease if people don't look after their teeth?
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Gum Disease: Absolutely. Good home care reduces the bacteria and inflammation leading to bone loss and then loss of teeth.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: Gum disease or gingivitis is periodontal disease. It is the early stage of it and if not treated properly will advance into a more advanced problem called periodontitis which affects the bone as well as the gums.
Answered 8/23/2012
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One is worse: Gingivitis is the beginning stages, and by definition, your gums are inflamed, and you might see them bleed when you brush and floss. If this is left untreated, then the infection moves deeper into the jaw, and it progresses to the more severe, periodontal disease.
Answered 12/10/2013
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