Periodontal disease is the number-one chronic infectious disease in the world.
And that s in a country known for good teeth and good oral health care. The problem increases with age. Most children and teens show some signs of gingivitis, but because young children do not harbor the harmful bacteria linked to gum disease, their gingivitis rarely progresses to periodontitis. Over a quarter of them have lost some teeth. In fact current research reveals that periodontal disease may be a far more serious threat to your health than previously realized.