Gum disease is one of the most well-known oral health problems; from a young age, most people are taught that gingivitis is a problem, and that dental hygiene is necessary to avoid it.
Despite this fact, however, there’s a lot about gum disease that people don’t know. For example, while gingivitis is fairly common, people are often unaware how serious the advanced stages of the disease can be. In some circumstances, the issues with the gums can become difficult to even treat.
In the interest of helping people understand this condition, here’s what you should know about how gum disease progresses and how it’s treated.
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