While corporal punishment in and of itself isnât considered a crime in California, spanking with a hand or other object can easily be construed as child abuse in the eyes of judges and juries. Filed Under: Family Lawyer Tagged With: corporal punishment, discipline, spanking.
Research has shown that periodontal disease is caused by the inflammatory reaction to bacteria under the gums, so periodontal disease technically may not be contagious.
Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) Gum disease is the most common term used for periodontal disease. However, there are other names referring to gum disease such as periodontitis and gingivitis. Regardless of the name, gum disease begins with bacteria growth in your mouth and ends with tooth loss if not properly treated. About 75% of all American adults have some form of periodontal disease after the age of 35.