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Half of American Adults Have Periodontal Disease: Are You One of Them? | Palm Beach Gardens Dentist

New studies have revealed that one of every two adults over the age of 30 has periodontal (or gum) disease, and half of those cases have developed into a more advanced form of gum disease – periodontitis.
 

Periodontitis may not seem like a big deal, but it is actually the most destructive form of gum disease. It not only damages gum tissue, but it destroys the bone that is holding your teeth in place. And because this is an advanced stage of the disease, it is very preventable with proper dental hygiene and regular checkups.
 

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For more information about periodontitis, call Dr. Lee Cohen in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at (561) 621-3111 or visit www.pbcperio.com.

Dr. Cohen proudly accepts patients from Palm Beach Gardens and all surrounding areas.

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