is gum disease contagious?

At Metropolitan Dental Care, we offer several treatments for periodontal disease in Denver. If you suffer from this condition, you may be wondering if you could unknowingly pass the disease to your loved ones. Today, your Denver dentist will discuss whether or not periodontal disease is contagious as well as explain who is at risk and how you can prevent the problem from occurring in the first place. What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is an infection under the gum line. While some cases of gum disease are caused by poor oral hygiene, it is important to understand that some individuals [...]