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How to tell if it's gingivitis or periodontitis?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Gums or bone: Gingivitis is just in the gums. Periodontitis is an infection of the gums and bone supporting the teeth.
Answered 3/23/2013
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Clinical: Simple difference is that periodontitis has gingival attachment loss due to the loss of bone. Both are inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis doesn't have attachment loss. This is something your dentist or periodontist can diagnose and treat for you.
Answered 3/23/2013
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Attachment loss: Gingivitis is soft tissue only, periodontitis involves attachment loss and bone loss. The best way to determing which it is is to see a periodontist for an examination and images. Don't wait for it to hurt!
Answered 5/8/2014
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Dental exam: Gingivitis means your gums are inflammed but if it progresses deeper and the bacteria gets into the jawbone, you have periodontitis, you may notice a fetid odor or loosening teeth; but the only sure diagnosis is from a periodontal exam and x-rays with your dentist.
Answered 6/29/2015
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