Girish Menon Girish Menon Asked 6 months ago

Is gum disease permanent?

I've been dealing with gum disease for a while now, and it keeps coming back even after treatment. Is gum disease permanent once you get it?

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Amitabh Sen Amitabh Sen Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I went to a reputed dental hospital last month for this. They told me early stage gingivitis is completely reversible, but advanced periodontitis causes permanent bone loss. You must ask your doctor clearly about the stage of your condition.

Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My teenage son had swollen gums and I was terrified it would be permanent. Thankfully, the doctor did a thorough cleaning and taught him how to floss, and his gums are perfectly normal now. Just catch it early and guide them well.

Ramesh Patel Ramesh Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It is not permanent if you spend a small amount on scaling now. If you delay, you will have to pay for expensive surgeries or implants which will ruin your budget. Better to get a cheap dental checkup done this weekend.

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Radhika Menon Radhika Menon Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Because of my thyroid issues, I have to be very careful with body inflammation and dental health. Gum issues are not permanent if you address them on time and keep your hormonal levels in check. Please follow up with your doctor regularly.

Sita Ramachandran Sita Ramachandran Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I tried all kinds of herbal toothpastes and home remedies thinking it would heal on its own, but it kept coming back. Finally, a dentist told me only professional treatment stops the damage from becoming permanent. Please don't rely only on home tips.

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Hargobind Singh Hargobind Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Take it from an old man, our teeth can last a lifetime if we take action at the first sign of gum bleeding. It is not permanent, but you must respect your body and see a doctor when it asks for help.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Nah man, it is definitely not permanent if you get it treated on time. I had bleeding gums for months, got a basic scaling done, and they were back to normal in a week. Just stop ignoring it and visit a clinic.

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