{"id":25833,"date":"2022-07-20T14:31:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T09:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=25833"},"modified":"2026-08-11T17:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:12:00","slug":"what-are-complications-in-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-are-complications-in-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Complications in Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gum disease can begin with mild symptoms such as red, swollen, or bleeding gums, but untreated disease can progress and damage the tissues and bone that support the teeth. Advanced periodontitis can lead to gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. Gum disease has also been associated with several systemic health conditions, although these relationships do not always prove that gum disease directly causes those conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Is This Article For?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People experiencing bleeding or swollen gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals with loose or sensitive teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People concerned about tooth loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone wanting to understand the risks of untreated gum disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Gum Disease?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gum disease is an infection and inflammation affecting the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. Early gum disease is generally called gingivitis. If it progresses, it can develop into periodontitis, which can damage the gums and supporting bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are Complications in Gum Disease?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Untreated gum disease can cause several dental complications, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gum recession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persistent gum bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep periodontal pockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone loss around teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loose teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tooth loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent oral infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persistent bad breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty chewing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The severity of complications depends on how advanced the disease is and whether it receives appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs and symptoms of Periodontitis can include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/how-can-you-ease-the-pain-of-gum-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swollen or puffy gums.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bright red, dusky red or purplish gums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gums that feel tender when touched.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gums that bleed easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pink-tinged toothbrush after brushing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spitting out blood when brushing or flossing your teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad breath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pus between your teeth and gums.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"23031\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-Bleeding-gums-900x900.jpeg\" alt=\"bleeding gums teeth\" class=\"wp-image-23031\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gum Disease<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"5606\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/0ee46c15-1225-486d-9b29-d16e203d3179-900x900.jpg\" alt=\"bleeding gums periodontitis\" class=\"wp-image-5606\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"4307\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/670c651a-82f0-482a-8aa5-38125cdb5863-e1624790132116.jpg\" alt=\"gum disease visit dentist\" class=\"wp-image-4307\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tooth Mobility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-dry-mouth-sign-in-gum-disease\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry mouth sign in Gum Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gum disease can cause your gums to become so inflamed that the only way to reduce the pain is to reduce blood flow to the gums. Reduced blood flow to the gums can lead to dry mouth, which can have a negative impact on your quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-loss-of-teeth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loss of teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gum disease can lead to a breakdown of the bone structure supporting the teeth, which in some cases can be so severe that teeth have to be removed. As the disease progresses,&nbsp;the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. When this happens, teeth are no longer anchored in place, they become loose, and tooth loss occurs. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mouth-openig-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"mouth openig missing teeth\" class=\"wp-image-15439\" style=\"width:407px;height:271px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Does Brushing Frequently Make Teeth Whiter? | Truth About Teeth Brushing by Dr Chirag Chamria\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_7NofT967w0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-swelling-of-cheeks-and-lips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swelling of cheeks and lips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If gum disease is not treated, the bone surrounding the teeth can become so weak that it can break. When the bone breaks, it leads to the formation of an infection called an abscess. An abscessed gum can become so inflamed that it swells and fills up the sides of your mouth, leading to the formation of blisters and pustules on your cheeks and lips.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3-900x587.png\" alt=\"numb mouth\" class=\"wp-image-25041\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5346153846153847;width:282px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-infection-in-other-parts-of-the-body\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infection in other parts of the body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gum disease can cause bacterial infections in the bloodstream and other parts of the body. The bacteria can travel up through the bloodstream to the heart, liver and kidneys, leading to serious complications.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=ALiCzsZMChOWtYc5KHx5o2NyOXRGHdJuIA:1658306732410&amp;q=What+happens+if+gum+disease+is+left+untreated?&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;vet=1&amp;fir=RZqD4zCp7ooZWM%252CQ6N5vNeZlul6bM%252C_&amp;usg=AI4_-kRI2yHdr_Qsv8YHJvHLxflkhNTCNg&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjP0Nr9iYf5AhUiSnwKHXElAI0Q9QF6BAgfEAE#imgrc=RZqD4zCp7ooZWM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Periodontitis (also called periodontal disease) is gum disease. This infection damages the soft tissue around your teeth and wears away the bone supporting them. If left untreated,&nbsp;the disease eventually ruins the bone, loosening the teeth and causing them to fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Untreated gum disease can gradually damage the gums, bone, and tissues supporting the teeth. If it progresses, it may lead to gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, persistent bad breath, and tooth loss. Some research also shows associations between periodontitis and conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, although these relationships are complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular brushing, cleaning between the teeth, professional dental care, and timely treatment can help control gum problems and reduce the risk of serious complications. If you notice bleeding, swelling, recession, or loose teeth, getting a dental examination early is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Book Your Consultation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Royal Dental Clinics<\/strong>, our dental team provides comprehensive gum evaluations, periodontal treatment, professional cleaning, and personalised oral health care. If you are experiencing bleeding gums, gum recession, loose teeth, or other signs of gum disease, <strong>Book your consultation today<\/strong> for a professional evaluation and appropriate treatment guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are complications in gum disease?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complications can include gum recession, periodontal pockets, bone loss, loose teeth, persistent bad breath, oral infections, and tooth loss when the disease becomes advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can gum disease cause permanent tooth loss?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Advanced periodontitis can destroy the bone and tissues supporting the teeth, which may eventually result in tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can gum disease damage the jawbone?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Periodontitis can destroy the bone supporting the teeth. The extent of bone loss is an important factor in determining the severity of periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is gum disease linked to diabetes?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Periodontal disease and diabetes are associated with each other, and poor blood glucose control can increase the risk and severity of gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can gum disease be treated before it causes complications?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Early diagnosis and appropriate periodontal treatment can help control gum disease and reduce the risk of further damage. 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Advanced periodontitis can lead to gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. Gum disease has also been associated with several systemic health conditions, although these relationships do not always prove that gum disease directly causes those conditions. Who Is This Article For? What Is Gum Disease? Gum disease is an infection and inflammation affecting the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. Early gum disease is generally called gingivitis. 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