{"id":497,"date":"2025-03-01T15:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T15:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/?p=497"},"modified":"2025-04-30T15:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T15:11:19","slug":"common-myths-about-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/common-myths-about-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know: Common Myths About Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gum disease<\/a> is one of the most common oral health issues, yet it remains surrounded by misconceptions. Many people overlook the seriousness of gum disease until it has progressed, often due to misinformation. Let’s debunk some of the most persistent myths and shed light on the truth about this preventable condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, let\u2019s start with some context and define the issue. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It’s primarily caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on teeth. If left untreated, this infection can range from mild inflammation of the gums to serious damage to the bone and tissue supporting the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three stages of gum disease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n