How Bad Is Your Gum Disease? This Quiz Will Tell

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Online Tool Assesses Your Periodontal Gum Disease
Periodontal disease (a.k.a. gum disease) is a chronic bacterial infection of the gums and bone supporting the teeth and effects one third of Americans over the 30. If left untreated, the disease can progress, which may lead to tooth loss. On top of that, mounting research continues to show that gum disease may have an effect on several serious health conditions. This means that any out-of-pocket costs associated with dental check-ups and treatment needed for for gum disease is insignificant next to your overall well-being.

Don't Become A Statistic
Gum disease is the most significant dental disease affecting adults. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, "more than one in three people over age 30 have periodontitis (gum disease). And, by a conservative estimate, 35.7 million people in the United States have periodontitis." The good news is that it's treatable, and like many other health conditions, the earlier you diagnose and treat, the better the outcome.

Are You At Risk?
This tool is designed to help you and your dentist identify factors that might increase your risk for gum disease. Take the quiz by clicking on Gum Disease Quiz Link and share the results with your dentist at your next check-up. Please note that this tool serves to provide a guideline as to your risk for gum disease. It is possible to have this disease without obvious warning signs, which is why regular dental checkups are so important.