ADA: Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) - General overview of the infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. Includes videos and printable handouts.
Fighting Gum Disease: How to Keep Your Teeth - Provides potential symptoms, common non-surgical and surgical therapies, factors that contribute to gum disease, and list of FDA-approved treatment products.
TeensHealth: Gum Disease - Covers what causes gum disease, how it can be treated, and what you can do to prevent it.
Tobacco Use and Periodontal Disease - American Academy of Periodontology article reporting how the use of tobacco increases the risk of gum disease.
What are Periodontal (Gum) Diseases? - Extensive information about the infections, including gingivitis and periodontitis, that can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.
