Spotting the Early Signs of Gum Disease

It’s estimated, roughly three-fourths of Americans over the age of 35 have some form of gum disease; however, most are unaware they even have a gum infection. Early signs of periodontal disease often go unnoticed, causing the disease to progress overtime. When left untreated, it can go from a simple gum infection to the eventual loss of your teeth. Learning to spot the signs of the disease while in its early stages is critical to treating the infection before serious and irreversible damages occurs.
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