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Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the tissues and bones that surround and support the teeth. It is also called periodontal disease. Gingivitis is mild gum disease that only affects the gingiva, or gums, the tissue surrounding the teeth.

5 Great Resources on Gum Disease

• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: Periodontal (Gum) Disease
• The American Academy of Periodontology: Periodontal (Gum) Diseases
• American Dental Association: Periodontal (Gum) Diseases
• Wikipedia: Periodontitis (Gum Disease)
• KidsHealth: Gum Disease

5 Latest Headlines on Gum Disease

• More Gum Disease News from Google

What is Gum Disease?

• eMedicineHealth: Periodontal (Gum) Disease
• HealthWise (via WebMD): What is gum disease?
• WrongDiagnosis: Gum Disease

What Are The Symptoms of Gum Disease?

• About.com: Gum Disease Signs and Symptoms
• MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Periodontal Disease?
• WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Gum disease
• HealthWise (via WebMD): Gum Disease - Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Gum Disease?

• The American Academy of Periodontology: Causes of Periodontal Disease
• NIDCR: Gum Disease Risk Factors
• Family Gentle Dental Care: Causes of Gum Disease

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Gum Disease?

• WrongDiagnosis: Treatments for Gum disease
• eMedicineHealth: Periodontal (Gum) Disease Treatment
• WebMD: Gum Disease - Treatment Overview
• SimpleStepsDental: Antimicrobial Therapy

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Gum Disease?

• Holistic Dental Network: Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
• WholeHealthMD: Gum Disease Food Remedies
• GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Gum Infection

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Gum Disease?

• University of Maryland: What are the different types of periodontal disease?
• SimpleStepsDental: Types of Periodontal Disease
• aHealthyMe: Gum Disease prognosis
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Periodontitis Prognosis

How Do You Prevent Gum Disease?

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease,and Tooth Loss
• MedicineNet: How Can Gingivitis Be Prevented?
• HealthWise (via WebMD): Gum Disease - Prevention
• WrongDiagnosis: Prevention of Gum disease

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Gum Disease

• Passionate Infopreneurs: Gum Disease and Your Heart Health
• MedHelp: Gum Disease Forums
• eHealthForum: Periodontal Disease

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Gum Disease

• PubMedCentral: Gum Disease Articles
• Google Scholar: Gum Disease Articles

Clinical Trials on Gum Disease

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Gum Disease Clinical Trials
• CenterWatch: Gum Disease Clinical Trials

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