Three Interesting, Lesser-Known Facts About Gum Disease

Your gums do the hard work of keeping your teeth safe and secure in their sockets, but they can’t do their job without proper care. Gum disease is very common among people in America, but many do not know much about what causes it or what kind of damage it can do. It begins as gingivitis, but if left untreated, gum disease can advance to its more severe form called periodontitis. Here are some interesting facts about gum disease from your dentist in the spirit of Gum Care Month this September.