Gingivitis is the first sign of a silent inflammatory disease in your mouth. If left untreated, it can advance into periodontitis — a serious gum infection that destroys the tissues and bone that support your teeth, eventually leading to tooth loss.

At Dental Fit, we stress early detection, because gingivitis is reversible — but periodontitis is not.

🚩 Watch for These Red Flags:

• Bleeding while brushing or flossing
• Red, swollen, or tender gums
• Persistent bad breath
• Gums pulling away from teeth (receding gums)
• Loose teeth in advanced cases

What Causes It?

Gingivitis is primarily caused by bacterial plaque, a sticky layer that collects near the gumline. Poor brushing, flossing, and skipping dental visits allow it to harden and inflame the gums.

Other risk factors include:

• Smoking and tobacco use
• Diabetes, pregnancy, and hormonal changes
• Certain medications
• Juvenile Periodontitis: A rare, aggressive gum disease that affects teenagers and young adults, causing rapid bone loss

Advanced Treatment at Dental Fit:

For advanced gum infections, we offer Laser-Assisted Flap Surgery a modern, minimally invasive solution. This procedure gently lifts the gum, removes infected tissue, disinfects deep pockets using laser technology, and promotes faster healing with minimal discomfort.

Prevention is Powerful:

• Brush and floss daily
• Get dental check-ups every 6 months
• Don’t ignore early gum signs
• Take extra care during pregnancy or in systemic conditions

Gum disease doesn’t always hurt — but it’s quietly damaging your health. Act early. Treat smarter. Smile longer with Dental fit