How common is gum disease?
Very. According to Dr Peter Lavelle of the ABC, gum disease is the fifth most common health condition in Australia. Gum disease can progress quite painlessly until you have a real problem. That’s why it is so important to prevent gum disease before it becomes serious. Chairman of the ADA’s Oral Health Education Committee, Dr Don Wilson said that 90% of tooth loss could be attributed to tooth decay or gum disease which meant it was preventable.
Gum disease is very common; nine out of ten Canadians will develop gum disease at some time in their lives. It is the most common dental problem, and it can progress quite painlessly until you have a serious problem. The end result is bone loss and the loss of teeth. Even though you may brush and floss regularly, regular visits to the dentist will help detect gum disease in the early stages.
Gum disease is very common. Nine out of ten Canadians will develop gum disease at some time in their lives. It is the most common dental problem, and it can progress quite painlessly until you have a serious problem. The end result is bone loss and the loss of teeth. Even though you may brush and floss regularly, regular visits to the dentist will help detect gum disease in the early stages.
