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Did you know that gum disease is the number one leading cause of tooth loss in adults? Unfortunately, the early stages are also notoriously hard to detect. You might not even know that you have a problem until it progresses to more advanced stages because that’s when symptoms become more noticeable. For example, you might have darkened or inflamed gums or notice them receding away from your teeth.
Thankfully, scaling and root planing can halt this dangerous disease in its tracks. However, if you’re unfamiliar with this procedure, it’s natural to have questions. One common inquiry many patients have is about how much it costs. Keep reading to learn more about it!
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