print email comment close Oral Health Information for the Public URL: http://www.perio.org/consumer/ Description: Consumer publications about periodontal (gum) disease, "a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth." Discusses types of gum disease (such as gingivitis and periodontitis), causes, prevention, and treatment. Includes fact sheets for women, children, seniors, and smokers. From the American Academy of Periodontology, a professional association. Publisher: American Academy of Periodontology Extra Keywords dental implants Library of Congress Subject Headings: Gums -- Diseases Mouth -- Care and hygiene Periodontal disease LII Database Information: Record 21236 created by Jennifer English on 04/17/2006 Last modification on 04/18/2006 Published: 04/20/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21236