Tooth decay isn’t the only threat to your dental health. Gum disease is also a leading cause of missing teeth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates at least 50% of adults have the preventable infection. Although the initial signs of gum disease may not seem alarming, bleeding and swollen gums can progress to tooth loss. Thankfully, your dentist can stop the infection in its tracks with gum disease therapy, which may include a medication called Arestin. Here’s how antibiotic therapy can restore your gum health quickly. 

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