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.
As long as the causes of gum disease are correctly identified and the patient is persistent in improving their oral hygiene and seeking necessary treatment, gum disease can be reversible. The prognosis is best when treatment is obtained in early stages of gingivitis.