Expert Team
According to BBC research “40-50% of adults across the world suffer from gum disease”. The mouth is an active place, with millions of bacteria constantly on the move. While some bacteria are harmless, others attack the teeth and gums. Gum disease is the most common dental problem that will occur in over 50% of the adult population age 35+, with 9 out of 10 people developing gum disease at some point in their lives (3 out of every 4 adults over the age of 35 in the UK). “According to the U.S. Office of the Surgeon General, among adults aged 35 to 44, 48% have gingivitis and 22% have destructive gum disease”. Gum disease, not tooth decay, is the biggest cause of tooth loss and isn’t just something that happens later in life, more than half of teenagers have some form of gum disease.
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