I've been struggling with my gummy gums for several weeks. However, my partner also began to complain of sore gums - could it be contagious?

I advise you to perform an oral hygiene treatment, make an appointment with a periodontist. I suggest that your partner do the same. Periodontitis is not contagious.

Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.

Agnieszka Sicińska

dentist, medical director of EURODENTAL Dental Center

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