How Healthy Are Your Gums? (quiz)

stephenlega • February 1, 2019

February is many things, including Gum Disease Awareness Month. That makes this a great time for you to assess the condition of your smile.

In case you needed a reason to care, periodontal disease causes more tooth loss in the United States than any other cause. Also, gum infections have been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular and heart disease and to complications with diabetes among other health issues. With that in mind, we’ve put together a short self-assessment you can use to decide if you should ask about our non-surgical gum disease treatment .

At Total Dental Care in Columbia, SC, we want to protect your smile, which is why we also what you to have healthy gums. To request an appointment, contact us online or call 803-272-4162.


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