If you have gum disease, you certainly aren’t alone. Did you know that nearly half of adults over the age of 30 have gum disease at one severity or another? Fortunately, in its early stages, gum disease can be reversed with excellent at-home care and some help from your dentist. They may recommend that you undergo a procedure called “scaling and root planing.” Here’s how that works and what you should know about its cost.
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