Imagine the thrill of finally revealing a brand-new smile. Maybe a chipped tooth had been hiding your confidence for years, or perhaps a missing tooth had made chewing a chore.
Imagine taking a sip of ice-cold water, only to be met with a jolt of pain radiating through your teeth.
Nearly half of all adults in the United States have some level of gum disease.
Gum disease, termed gingivitis in its early stage and periodontitis in its more serious stage, is an infection of the gums.
We get it — going to the dentist is rarely exciting.
When brushing and flossing, many people tend to think that the health of their teeth equals their oral health.
When gum disease gets serious, so do the treatments.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by age 17, 7% of Americans lose at least one permanent tooth due to decay.
