{"id":21724,"date":"2022-06-17T16:24:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T10:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=21724"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:04:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:34:41","slug":"is-periodontitis-in-mouth-contagious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/is-periodontitis-in-mouth-contagious\/","title":{"rendered":"Is periodontitis in mouth contagious?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have periodontitis, you\u2019re not alone. An estimated one in four adults world-wide suffers from it, too. If that sounds scary, don\u2019t worry. You can get periodontitis only if your personal hygiene is substandard and your genetic predisposition to the condition is activated by some other factors. Even though it\u2019s a bacterial infection of the gums that puts you at risk for tooth loss, no one else has to catch it from you if you take steps to manage its progression early on. In most cases, this won\u2019t happen unless you practice poor dental habits such as neglecting your oral care routine or failing to visit the dentist<\/a> regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The answer to this question is a resounding \u201cno!\u201d While many people believe that all kinds of infections are highly contagious and can be caught almost anywhere and from anyone, periodontitis isn\u2019t one of them. It cannot be transmitted from person to person like a flu or common cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Periodontitis on gums?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the tissues surrounding the teeth, known as the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone. It can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. A healthy tooth is held in place by muscles, roots, ligaments, and gingiva (gingivitis). Gums are very susceptible to bacterial infection, even more than the teeth themselves. In healthy individuals, the immune system can easily fight off infections. However, in people who have a genetic susceptibility to gum disease, the immune system is not strong bacteria at bay. As a result, a bacterial infection<\/a> can occur and spread through the gums and tooth roots.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Signs and Symptoms of Periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bleeding gums: <\/strong>One of the most common signs of gingivitis is bleeding during brushing or flossing. In healthy gums, the tissues are firmly attached to the teeth, but if gingivitis occurs, the gums separate from the teeth. When you brush your teeth or floss, you pull the gums away from the teeth, and in the case of an infection, the gums will be more likely to separate from the teeth and bleed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swollen gums: <\/strong>Swollen (edematous) gums can be a sign of an infection. Red gums: In some cases, the gums may become red and irritated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bad breath<\/strong> can be sign of gum disease because the bacteria associated with gum disease create compounds that smell bad. This can happen in as little as three months if the disease goes untreated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth sensitivity: <\/strong>Some of bacteria that cause gum disease can enter the bloodstream and travel of the teeth. This can cause teeth<\/a> to become sensitive to hot and cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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