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What is Periodontitis

When it comes to oral hygiene, people tend to neglect their gums and focus on their teeth. Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a potentially serious infection of the structures around the teeth. It can have major consequences for your overall oral health. Thankfully, by...

Causes and Prevention of Periodontal Disease
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Causes and Prevention of Periodontal Disease

If you were to wash your hands and then saw blood, you would be concerned right? Yet, so many people think it’s ok that their gums bleed when they brush their teeth. Did you know this happens to nearly 50% of Americans over the age of 30? Swollen, sore or bleeding...