Gum Disease

By External Author | May 05, 2021

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues and bones that surround and support the teeth. It is also called periodontal disease.

There are two types of gum disease:

Gingivitis (say "jin-juh-VY-tus") is gum disease that affects only the gums, the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth.
Periodontitis (say "pair-ee-oh-don-TY-tus") is more severe. It spreads below the gums to damage the tissues and bone that support the teeth.

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Article Written By: Healthwise Staff

Original Article Posted on: July 28, 2019