The CDC reports that nearly half of all American adults suffer from some form of gum disease (AKA periodontal disease). Yet, many don’t realize they have it and many more don’t even know what gum disease is. Simply stated, gum disease is an infection of the gum tissues in the mouth. It is caused when tartar builds up along the gum line, irritating the tissues. This causes the gums to become inflamed, bleed ...
