What Exactly is Gingivitis?
Because gingivitis is a mild form of periodontal or gum disease, many people are unaware that they have the condition. However, if not treated, it can lead to far more serious gum disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth. Gum tissue is not actually attached to your teeth. Gingivitis attacks just below the gum line in a shallow v-shaped crevice known as a sulcus.
