Can Gum Disease Be Spread

One of the first things you may want to know if you are diagnosed with gum disease is can gum disease be spread? This answer is a yes and no proposition. Let's start out by saying, no; gum disease can't be caught from other people. However it can be spread to other areas in your mouth. This is why it is imperative to get and follow through with any treatments the dentist may suggest and to practice good gum disease prevention from there on out. Here is some basic gum disease information that may help you navigate the world of gingivitis.

• scientific name and general info
• symptoms of the condition
• common treatments

The scientific name for gum disease is acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. You will normally hear gum disease obviously, gingivitis or teeth and gum disease. Regardless of the term, they all mean the same thing; that your mouth is being attacked by an oral health threatening bacteria. Over time and without treatment, your gum health can be severely damaged by the presence of this bacteria and the accompanying infection. It is the leading cause of adult tooth loss the world over. Fortunately it can be prevented and treated.

Your gum problems will likely start so slowly that you don't notice at first. You may notice a tingling sensation or increased sensitivity in the gums. Very hot or cold foods and beverages may cause an unpleasant sensation in the teeth. If you notice bleeding from the gums while brushing or flossing, it is a cause for concern. The same goes for chronic bad breath that you can't get rid of no matter how many mints or pieces of gum you chew.

The bacteria that cause gingivitis can be combated in a number of ways depending on the severity of the disease when you seek treatment. The one common trait that all of the gum disease treatments have in common is that the dentist will remove and heal all traces of the bacterial infection before moving on to any restorative work you may need to have done.

The truth is gum disease can be spread to other areas of your mouth. Seek dental help immediately if you notice any of the early warning signs. Consider making OraMD a part of your oral hygiene routine for a safe, daily cleaning. Be sure to act early so you don't have to ask the dentist can you rebuild receding gum lines?