According to the British Society of Periodontology, more than 45 per cent of adults are affected by gum disease. This prevalence rises as we age and can not only lead to infections and tooth loss but ...

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Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gums and supporting ...

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