News — Gum Disease

Did you know that perio disease affects 47.2 percent of the adults in the U.S. who are 30 or More?  And, among the population who are 65 and older, it affects over 70% in the U.S.! Gum disease is a prevalent problem and let's discover what it is, the risk factors and what you can do about it. What is Perio Disease or Periodontal disease? Periodontal disease (perio disease) is a type of gum disease. Once a gum infection reaches the periodontitis stage, it can start affecting your overall health. Research has linked multiple health conditions to unhealthy gums. Perio...