Step-by-Step Guide to Preventing Gum Disease
A comprehensive guide to preventing gum disease; a chronic and acute oral bacterial infection of the gums and jawbone.

About Periodontal (Gum) Disease

Periodontal (gum) disease is a pervasive problem in the United States. It’s characterized by an acute and chronic bacterial infection of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, as well as the underlying jaw bone tissue. Left untreated, this terrible oral affliction can cause a myriad of unpleasant symptoms, beginning with puffy, swollen and inflamed gums and ending with tooth loss. And nothing distracts your audience from your smile quite like a missing tooth! Research by the Center for Disease Control has revealed that, in most cases, the cause behind rampant tooth loss and edentulism (not having a single original adult tooth left) is tooth decay and gum disease.

Considering the shocking statistics, it’s quite interesting to
learn that periodontal (gum) disease is wholly preventable! By maintaining a rigorous home oral hygiene routine and seeking regular professional attention, you can maintain a beautiful and healthy smile until well into your late adulthood and beyond. You just need to realize that your teeth are one of those things you miss terribly when they aren’t there anymore!
By spending a few minutes every day on the care of your pearly whites, you enjoy a celebrity smile worthy of the red carpet, and all the confidence this wonderful asset brings.
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