What’s the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

Gingivitis is gum inflammation, often a precursor to periodontitis, a severe form that can damage the jawbone and tissues.

Gingivitis is gum inflammation, often a precursor to periodontitis, a severe form that can damage the jawbone and tissues.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.