In the 2009-2010 study titled Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States written by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found that nearly 65 million adults have mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis and this number is only increasing. In fact, this number increases to 70 percent for adults 65 and older. Dentists across the nation are doing everything they can to help patients reduce the common side effects that come with gum disease.

Your dentist in Lisle knows that gum disease is the most common disease in the United States above heart and lung disease. More recent data suggests about 80% of the population has some form of gum disease, whether it be mild or severe. Learn the steps to combat it and the procedures your dentist can provide.

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