Gum Health: Overview
Gum Health
Keeping gums healthy between professional cleanings can be challenging for patients. 1 in 3 adults surveyed suffers from bleeding gums.1 Without regular brushing and professional cleanings, these patients could be on the path to severe gum disease. Severe gum disease affects over 1 in 10 people worldwide.2 According to CDC reports, approximately 47% of adults over the age of 30 in the US suffer from some form of gum disease.3
Patients May Ignore the Early Signs of Gum Disease4,5
Patients may ignore symptoms because they believe bleeding gums are:
Patients may ignore symptoms because they believe bleeding gums are:
- A sign of efficient cleaning4
They assume blood is the result of brushing or flossing too hard
- A temporary problem4
They blame symptom on underlying factors such as stress, genetics, age, etc.
- A normal part of daily life4
They fail to understand that bleeding gums may be associated with gingivitis
- Untreatable4
They avoid the problem because they fear the long-term damage cannot be resolved
They avoid the problem because they fear the long-term damage cannot be resolved
Read more About Gingivitis
Gingivitis Impact on Patient Quality of Life
Find out about the impact gingivitis has on patients’ daily lives.
