It’s fairly common knowledge that some diseases are contagious and can be spread via bacteria. Gums disease forms in your mouth when harmful bacteria build up near your gumline, irritating your soft oral tissue. So it makes sense to wonder whether it can spread.
The complete answer to that might be a little more nuanced than you would think, but it’s important information! Keep reading to learn more about this condition and how it can be avoided.
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