http://www.oramd.com/recedinggums/2-gumsreceding.htm Despite the relatively mild symptoms that accompany gum disease in the early phases (known as gingivitis), the condition can quickly degenerate causing a wide range of medical problems including increased risk for heart attack and stroke. If you happen to fail to cure gum disease prior to its spreading beyond the gingivitis stage, then you may be in need of periodontal surgery, including:
