What's the difference between periodontal disease and gingivitis?

Gum issues: Gingivitis refers to inflammation in the gums with no effect (loss) of bone whereas periodontal disease refers to inflammation in the bone causing it to be lost and leading to lack of support of the teeth. Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease and can be treated preventing worsening leading to bone loss.

One part of other: Gingivitis is you gum. To cause more advanced periodontal disease, first invaded by bacteria, causes inflammation and this is gingivitis. Gum inflammation is usually reversible with proper hygiene instruction. After the gums, if invasion occurs and destroys bony sport of the tooth, this is more advanced periodontal disease.

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.