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65% of Canadians suffer from gum disease. Are your gums in good health?

Gum health is a big issue for a lot of Canadians. According to a 2023 study commissioned by Colgate-Palmolive, 65% of Canadians have seen blood in the sink after brushing their teeth – which may be a sign of early gum disease. Gum disease has a number of risk factors and can affect overall health.

The F acts 0%of Canadians did not know or were unsure that stress can affect gum health 0%of Canadians do not think or do not know that diabetes can affect gum health 0%of Canadians do not know that pregnancy can affect your gum health 0%of Canadians do not think bleeding gums are an issue 0%of those aged 18 to 34 were most likely to see blood in the sink after brushing their teeth Signs of EarlyGum Disease Tap to reveal Bleeding gums when brushingRed, swollen, or tender gums (27% of Canadians have suffered from gum inflammation) Early gum disease is reversible – but left untreated, can lead to: Tap to reveal PAIN L OSS OFTE E TH RECEDING GUMS

Treatment of early gum disease and ongoing prevention is simple: brush twice a day using a very soft toothbrush, use an antibacterial toothpaste like Colgate PerioGard SF Gum Care and visit the dentist twice a year for check-ups and cleaning.

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