Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a very common condition, with roughly half of all Americans over the age of 30 with the condition. That’s roughly ! Unfortunately, most of those with the disease have no idea they even have periodontal disease. With the early stages of the disease producing many mild symptoms, most people aren’t aware that what they are seeing is actually periodontal disease. As a result, it goes untreated, progressing to the point tooth and bone loss can occur. However, if you learn to spot gum disease symptoms in its early stages, it’s easily treatable.
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