If someone were to ask you how gum disease develops, your answer might touch on poor oral hygiene habits or dietary choices. Certainly, those personal lifestyle factors can play a huge role in whether or not you develop an infection in your gum tissue. But did you know that gingivitis (the first stage of gum disease) is also contagious? Yes, you might catch it from another person! This blog post explains how that might happen and how you can take reasonable precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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