In an effort to raise awareness and to draw public attention to the dangers—and prevalence—of periodontal disease, the IALD helped establish February as Gum Disease Awareness Month. To date, all 50 US states, plus Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, have officially acknowledged this campaign to educate citizens and promote prevention and treatment.
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GUM DISEASE AWARENESS
85% of US adults have gum disease… a chronic infection now linked to heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer and cancer. Despite its high prevalence and impact on total health, many adults ignore the early signs gum disease.
 | FEBRUARY IS GUM DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
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GUM DISEASE 101
| Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease 50 million Americans have moderate to severe gum disease 40 million of Americans with gum disease don’t even know they Only 3% of those who know they have moderate-to-severe gum disease seek treatment | The most common infection in the United States—more widespread than cancer, heart disease and diabetes Easily prevented, yet when left untreated, it can lead to devastating effects well beyond tooth loss Linked to several significant health issues including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pre-term births and rheumatoid arthritis |
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