The bacteria associated with periodontal (gum) diseases are predominantly gram-negative anaerobic bacteria. They may include A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. gingivalis, P. intermedia, B. forsythus, C. rectus, E. nodatum, P. micros, S. intermedius, and Treponema sp. These bacteria have all been associated with chronic inflammation problems.
What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease Bacteria?
