Practice good oral hygiene to protect yourself against periodontitis
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Periodontitis is developed through different stages and will continue to get worse if preventative measures are not taken, such as cleaning up oral health and visiting the dentist.
Periodontitis is most common in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 47.2% of adults over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease. This number increases to 70.1% in adults over the age of 65. Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.
Luckily, there are plenty of preventative measures you can take to protect yourself against gum disease.
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