Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease, and it affects millions of people—often without noticeable symptoms at first. While it’s primarily caused by poor oral hygiene, many patients wonder whether the condition can be passed from person to person like a cold or the flu. The answer is a bit more nuanced. Gingivitis itself isn’t contagious in the traditional sense, but the bacteria that contribute to it can be shared.
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