Gum disease is a menace, to say the least – it’s estimated that over half of all US adults ages 30 and above have some form of the condition, but it’s not unreasonable to assume that this figure is much higher due to undocumented cases! What’s worse is that this condition is also a leading cause of tooth loss, despite it developing in the gum tissue. Luckily, gum disease can often be managed and its symptoms curbed; it’s just a matter of seeking professional treatment and learning how to prevent infection. Here are a few key questions you should keep in mind as you visit your periodontist for gum disease treatment.
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