What is a gum disease?

At my orthodontist a few days ago he said I have the beginnings of gum disease, but if I brushed my gums and teeth well and with purpose(like you're supposed to) then it would go away. I think it's gotten worse though because today after lunch I noticed...

Hey~ I am a 13 year-old girl and I have braces. I have had braces for nearly 2 yrs. and I am going to get them off in Oct. (Yay! No more braces, no bands, no more rubber hands-by rubber hands i mean orthodontists' hands' in my mouth!) But I think I have...

Is there any one who was completely treated for gum disease? what home care did you take? what are the other options for flossing?

Okay guys, I'm scared and freakin' out now!! I found out like a couple weeks ago that I have a couple of loose teeth. Like 4 or 5. I'm only 13!! C'mon. I don't wanna loose any of my adult teeth. I don't even have the guts to tell anyone, nor my parents...

Specifically, are bleeding gums a symptom of gum disease? What else is a symptom?

My cat is only 2 years old, but has had severe gum disease since he was a kitten. He used to be able to eat dry and wet food. Now, he can barely even eat cut up wet food. He's so skinny and sickly. He has such a hard time eating anything at all, I feel...

i had gum disease before i started

After researching it online, I have concluded that I have some type of gum disease. I'm still waiting to go to the dentist. If some of my adult teeth are slightly loose, do you ...show more

I have went to several dentists about breath odor. They have stated that there is nothing wrong withmy gums or teeth. Yet people are offended and i am embarrassed about the odor. i wake up every morning with mucous around my gum area and in my mouth...