Have you heard the words “periodontitis” and “gingivitis” thrown around at your dentist’s office, but aren’t sure what they mean or what makes them different? These terms identify the different stages of one of the most common oral health problems that’s said to impact one out of two adults in the nation according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, called gum disease. Read on the learn how periodontitis and gingivitis are differentiated from each other and what actions to take if you hear these words to describe your oral health.
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