How bad is stage 3 gum disease?
Stage 3: Advanced Periodontitis
This stage can even make a patient more likely to develop other systemic health conditions (such as diabetes and heart disease) because the oral bacteria can easily enter the bloodstream and cause damaging inflammation.
Can you reverse stage 3 gum disease?
Gingivitis is reversible and tackling the gum problem at this stage is of prime importance because – and here's a spoiler alert – if it progresses to periodontitis the damage is irreversible.
What does stage 4 gum disease look like?
Stage 4: Progressive Periodontitis
This stage involves teeth looseness, shifting teeth, red, swollen and painful gums, often forming an abscess. The end result — eating and even smiling is hard and painful, and you may lose most of your teeth.
How do you treat Stage 3 gum disease?
If you have advanced periodontitis, you may need dental surgery, such as: Flap surgery, also called pocket reduction surgery. Your periodontist makes cuts in your gums to carefully fold back the tissue. This exposes the tooth roots for more effective scaling and root planing.