Did you know that
gum disease can cause many other oral and general health problems? To your oral health alone, gum disease can cause tooth loss and halitosis (bad breath). Both of these things have the potential to be extremely embarrassing for you.
If you want to avoid potential embarrassment, make sure you take proper care of your gums. Proper care means brushing twice per day, including gently brushing your gums, flossing daily, and maintaining routine dental visits.
Check out this video as a reminder of how embarrassing gum disease can be:
(via the American Academy of Periodontology)
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