February is the month when we celebrate love, but did you know that it is also National Gum Disease Awareness Month? Gum disease is surprisingly very common. In fact, 47% of American adults over the age of 30 have periodontitis, the more advanced stage of gum disease. But this condition affects more than just your mouth. It has been linked to serious medical conditions and can affect your entire body. By becoming educated about gum disease, you can get the gum disease therapy in Sparks that you need and even help prevent it, sparing yourself the potential damage that it can cause. (more…)