Month: March 2019

Gum Disease: Get the Facts [Infographic]

by WildeWood Aesthetic Dentistry · published March 1, 2019Last updated September 22, 2021 · 1 min read

Gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is very common among adults. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments in this post.

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