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A woman wondering, "What is periodontal disease?"

What Is Periodontal Disease?

Gum Disease, Periodontal Treatment, Teeth CleaningBy Columbia SmilesMay 1, 2024

Your smile helps you connect with those around you, and therefore maintaining its health is imperative. Unfortunately, the gleam of those pearly whites can be under silent attack from a condition you might not even realize is there—periodontal disease. This danger can lead to serious health issues, not just in your mouth but also in…

woman talks to her dentist about if periodontal disease causes teeth to fall out

Can Periodontal Disease Cause My Teeth to Fall Out?

General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Periodontal TreatmentBy Columbia SmilesNovember 1, 2022

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a serious infection of the gums that can lead to tooth loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of all adults in the United States have some form of periodontal disease. While it is most common in adults over the age of…

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