New studies have revealed that one of every two adults over the age of 30 has periodontal (or gum) disease, and half of those cases have developed into a more advanced form of gum disease – periodontitis.
Periodontitis may not seem like a big deal, but it is actually the most destructive form of gum disease. It not only damages gum tissue, but it destroys the bone that is holding your teeth in place. And because this is an advanced stage of the disease, it is very preventable with proper dental hygiene and regular checkups.
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