Five Common Symptoms Of Gum Disease (infographic)

stephenlega • October 17, 2017

Halloween is right around the corner. Zombies, werewolves, and vampires might be spooky, but they don’t scare us as much as gum disease.

We see the symptoms of periodontal problems more often than we would like at Total Dental Care of South Carolina. Fortunately, we are prepared to provide non-surgical gum disease treatments for our patients in and around Columbia, SC.

With this in mind, we want you to be aware of some common gum disease symptoms, so you will know when to call 803-272-4162 or to contact us online to get help.

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