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Gingivitis? Periodontitis?? What is that? Here is a great visual of these two oral diseases. Biggest difference is that gingivitis is completely reversible by getting regular dental cleanings to remove harmful bacteria which causes your body’s immune response (bleeding).

Canadian Dental Association definition:

gingivitis is an early, reversible inflammation of the gums caused by plaque that leads to red, swollen, and bleeding gums.

Periodontitis is a more severe form of gum disease that, if left untreated, can develop from gingivitis and cause destruction of the gum and bone that support teeth, potentially leading to tooth loss

Gingivitis Vs Periodontitis

10/25/2025

Many people hear “radiation” and instantly feel uneasy, but dental X-rays are actually among the safest medical imaging procedures available today. The amount of radiation is tiny — comparable to natural sources we encounter every day without realizing it.

Eating a banana exposes you to natural background radiation from potassium. A single dental X-ray gives about the same dose as eating a few bananas.

Spending a few minutes outdoors in sunlight gives you more natural radiation exposure than a dental X-ray.

A short airplane flight exposes your body to several times more radiation than a full-mouth series of dental X-rays.

Thanks to modern digital sensors, today’s X-rays require up to 90% less radiation than old film systems, yet they produce sharper, clearer, and more diagnostic images.

Dentists also take strict safety measures — lead aprons, thyroid collars, and careful adherence to the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Every X-ray is taken only when it has a clear clinical benefit.

In short, the radiation from dental X-rays is minimal, carefully regulated, and far outweighed by their diagnostic value. They help protect your oral and overall health — not put it at risk.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational awareness only and is not a substitute for a professional medical or dental evaluation.