Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is an infection of the gums that support your teeth. It progresses from mild inflammation (gingivitis) to severe tissue and bone damage ...

Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...