Nearly half of Americans over the age of 30 have some degree of gum disease and 178 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth while 40 million are missing all of their teeth. These two statistics are very much connected, as periodontal disease is one of the primary drivers of tooth loss.
To help you avoid this irreversible outcome, Dr. Mohammed Mansour and the team here at Plano Dental Distinction decided to highlight one of the more common signs of gum disease — bleeding gums.
Here’s a look at the different stages of periodontitis and why you shouldn’t ignore bleeding gums.
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