Learning Center — 07
Gum Disease
Gum disease is the most prevalent chronic inflammatory condition in adults — and among the most preventable. Understanding it is the first act of treating it.
The Featured Guide
Essential Reading
Gingivitis vs. Periodontitis
The reversible stage — and the point beyond which the disease changes character.
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Gum Disease and the Rest of the Body
A growing evidence base linking periodontal inflammation to cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive outcomes.
Read article →Common Questions
Frequently asked.
Gingivitis — the early, reversible stage — resolves with professional care and consistent home hygiene.
A meticulous non-surgical cleaning below the gumline; the first-line therapy for early to moderate periodontitis.
Growing evidence links chronic periodontal inflammation to cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive outcomes.
Medically reviewed
Reviewed and edited by Dr. Marianna Zadov, DDS. Last updated August 2026.
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Preventive Dentistry
The daily habits, professional protocols, and evidence-based tools that protect teeth for life.
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Oral Health
The oral microbiome, systemic connections, and long-view thinking about the mouth as part of the body.