The two main types of gum disease are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a reversible condition where the gums become infected and inflamed as bacteria in plaque start to attack. It can ...

Gum disease is the chronic bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can cause serious problems ... be sure to see a dentist. The sooner you treat it, the better.

The findings could lead to new treatment ... periodontal disease, which affects half of adults over 30. The pathogens that cause these chronic bacterial infections burrow below the gumline, and ...

According to veterinarian Dr. Babette Gladstein, "Alarmingly, as many as 85% of dogs develop some form of gum disease by the age of two. Despite being the most diagnosed condition in dogs and cats, it ...

From the Summer 2016 edition of Care and cure magazine, people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease appear to decline more quickly in their memory and thinking if they have gum disease ... a ...

And while you might fret about ... the most severe form of gum disease, is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Certain diseases, like cancer and diabetes, can raise one's risk for ...