11/11/2025
The bacteria found in plaque can irritate your gums and lead to early gum disease, called gingivitis.
You might have gingivitis if you're experiencing mild inflammation of your gums, red or swollen gums, plaque build-up, bad breath, gums that bleed easily, and tooth sensitivity. But because it often doesn't cause pain, many patients have no idea they have gingivitis until we tell them.
Gingivitis can usually be reversed with our help, so be sure to come in for regular hygiene visits so we can help spot it in the earliest stage.