We may have many things neglected in our lives and this is because we are sometimes ignorant about a lot of stuffs. One of the things that we fail to know is gum disease. A recent survey showed that 60 percent of adults have little or no knowledge about gum disease, swollen gums, bleedings gums and their causes, treatments and consequences. But do not feel bad if you do not know about gum disease. The most common dental problem is known as gum disease. The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, this condition serves as a warning sign that could be heading for a more serious dental condition. Failure to treat dental problems such as swollen gums, bad breath, bleeding gums can lead to periodontitis – a more advanced gum disease that is related to tooth loss.