Delta Dental Wellness Toolkit

Periodontal Disease Periodontal (gum) disease affects nearly half of American adults. Individuals with gum disease have an increased risk of heart disease, tooth loss, and diabetes complications. Left untreated, it can be a medical cost driver. This periodontal disease module helps identify risk factors, includes preventive lifestyle and oral health tips, and promotes the dentist’s important role in treating periodontal disease.

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