Can Gum Disease Make You Sick? Health Risks You Shouldn’t Ignore

TL;DR What is Gum Disease? Gum disease is far more than bleeding gums or occasional discomfort. It usually starts as gingivitis, causing swollen and tender gums, and can progress to periodontitis, which damages the tissues and bone that support your teeth. A question we hear regularly from patients is, “Can gum disease make you sick?” […]