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Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, usually caused by a bacterial infection. If left untreated, it can become a more serious infection known as periodontitis. Gingivitis and periodontitis are major causes of tooth loss in adults, according to the American Dental Association.
1 A gum abscess (also called a periodontal abscess) usually is caused by an infection in the space between the tooth and gum. 2  The infection may occur after food gets trapped between the gum and tooth. 3  In people with severe periodontal disease, bacteria can build up under the gum and in the bone.here are two types of abscesses: 1  A gum abscess (also called a periodontal abscess) usually is caused by an infection in the space between the tooth and gum. 2  A tooth-related abscess (also called a periapical abscess) occurs inside the tooth.