{"id":12,"date":"2017-07-14T19:35:49","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T19:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2017-07-14T19:35:49","modified_gmt":"2017-07-14T19:35:49","slug":"gingivitis-frisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/gingivitis-frisco\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Periodontitis & Gingivitis in Frisco?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"I\u2019mDid you know that the risk for gum disease rises above the age of 35, then again dramatically past the age of 55? There are different stages of the condition, and the appropriate treatment varies based on when the condition is diagnosed. <\/span>Dr. Carnow<\/span><\/a> and the team at Frisco Periodontics and Dental Implants treat periodontitis and gingivitis in Frisco — keep reading to learn about the difference between these all too common conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gingivitis: Stage One of Gum Disease<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums due to the presence of plaque on the teeth. Think of it as a warning sign that fully developed gum disease isn\u2019t far away — but it\u2019s not there yet. If you visit your general dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning, any evidence of gingivitis will be caught early, when it\u2019s still reversible. Improved dental hygiene practices and maybe a few additional visits to the dentist should be enough to reduce inflammation and keep you safe from the damaging effects of gum disease and periodontitis (more about that below). <\/span><\/p>\n

The warning signs of gingivitis include:<\/span><\/p>\n