Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. 1. eMedicine Health - Gingivitis - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. 2. Gum Disease Information Bureau - Advice on diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, gingivitis, periodontitis and mouth ulcers. 3. Periodontal Health - OHSU - Overview, symptom and treatment information from Oregon Health and Sciences University. 4. ADA: Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) - Detection, treatment and, prevention of periodontal diseases, from the American Dental Association. 5. eMedicine Health - Periodontal (Gum) Disease - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of gum disease. 6. Gum Disease Information - The American Academy of Periodontology's description of periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis. 7. MayoClinic.com: Gingivitis - Symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention. 8. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Gingivitis - Illustrations, causes, prevention, and treatment, from the National Library of Medicine.

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