Gum disease develops from the chronic bacterial infection of the gums. If the earliest stage of the disease is not identified, then it could lead to further and more complicated conditions. It develops when there is no regular treatment of the problem or when the cause of the disease is not eliminated from use. It is generally caused by alcohol, tobacco, and high sugars. Other factors that might result in this situation can be genetics, hormonal fluctuations, and poor oral hygiene.