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Periodontal Disease – What’s Your Risk?

Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) is a serious gum infection that can lead to tooth loss. Take this quiz to assess your risk. Answer "yes" or "no" to the following questions:

1. Have you ever noticed blood on your toothbrush, on your food, or in your saliva?
2. Do your teeth ever feel loose?
3. Have your teeth shifted position on their own?
4. Have you ever been told you had gum disease or had a tooth pulled because of gum disease?
5. Do you use any tobacco products?
6. Has it been over two years since you last saw a dentist?

If you answered "yes" to one or more questions, you should see a dentist and be evaluated for periodontal disease. With proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits, periodontal disease is both preventable and treatable.

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