Wellness
Adult Tooth Loss Is Common: Here's How to Avoid It
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by age 17, 7% of Americans lose at least one permanent tooth due to decay.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by age 17, 7% of Americans lose at least one permanent tooth due to decay.
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a progressive bacterial infection that causes inflammation and destruction of the gum tissue.
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a progressive bacterial infection that irritates, inflames, and eventually destroys gum tissue.