Gum disease is a common infection that affects more than half of adults aged 30 and older. It’s often caused by plaque, which is a sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on the teeth. If you fail to remove it properly with oral hygiene habits like brushing and flossing, it can eventually harden into calculus or tartar. Even though gum disease isn’t rare, there are still several misconceptions about it. Read on as we bust four of the most pervasive myth about this infection.
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