Do You Have This Common Disease?
When visiting our office for a hygiene examination, many of our patients think that we are simply cleaning their teeth and checking for tooth decay. While that is accurate, we also examine for more serious issues that can develop and affect your oral and overall health. Gum disease is one of the diseases that we look for, and it affects more than 50% of the adults in the US. Many adults who are affected by gum disease are unaware.