Can the damage from mild periodontal disease be reversed?

For example can receeding gums re-grow or loose teeth tigthen up again with the right treatment or vitamins does anyone know?

Yes, but you need to seek periodontal care. It's not going to get better by itself or just with vitamins.

The periodontist may end up [squeamish alert] cutting and scaling back your diseased or receding gums a little so that healthy gums can re-grow. Then things get better, but you still have to take good care of your teeth since you are now prone to these and related problems. I have had it done, and it hurts, but it is worth it to not have these problems any more.

Of course the best thing would be to avoid periodontal problems in the first place by having good mouth cleaning and brushing habits, and regular dentist visits. [This is mainly for other readers of this answer].

Good luck!

Having recovered from a good amount of periodontal disease - including bleeding gums, bad breath, I can say 'yes'. (My wife is my dentist as well and she monitors them regularly).
My treatment was a rather detailed one - including a good number of injections (novocain) - which I'd much rather take compared to the yucky feeling of the other instruments - give me the chills. The key is to keep the teeth clean after the treatment - regular brushing, flossing, no candy!! (the last point, I don't follow).

I have severe periodontal disease, with 3 of my teeth very loose. My dentist advised that with regular scaling, and some medication, there is hope that the condition could be reveresed, though my gum will probably not regain 100% elasticity!

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