Is Aggressive Periodontitis Contagious

Periodontitis is triggered by a specific group of aggressive bacteria and is considered to be the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. Numerous scientific studies show that periodontitis is an infectious disease and is therefore also contagious.

Can periodontitis spread to another person?

To invalidate the rumors, gum disease is not contagious. You can not acquire the disease by sharing a drink or food with someone who unknowingly has gum disease.

Is periodontitis infectious?

Periodontal diseases are recognized as infectious processes that require bacterial presence and a host response and are further affected and modified by other local, environmental and genetic factors.