{"id":717,"date":"2025-04-29T11:27:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T11:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/?page_id=717"},"modified":"2025-05-29T12:40:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T12:40:17","slug":"periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/periodontal-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"717\" class=\"elementor elementor-717\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae80ad4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ae80ad4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9514a48 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9514a48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-809ad37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"809ad37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9e929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b9e929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease) <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb1094 e-con-full elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7cb1094\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fcef36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4fcef36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-376c753 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"376c753\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6a2235 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6a2235\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6327b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d6327b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Periodontal-Disease.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1521\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Periodontal-Disease.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Periodontal-Disease-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Periodontal-Disease-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Periodontal-Disease-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Periodontal-Disease-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e724f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e724f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92e37f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92e37f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Protecting the Foundation of Your Smile <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c8d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4c8d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeriodontal disease\u2014commonly known as gum disease\u2014is a bacterial infection that affects the gums and the supporting structures of the teeth. One of the earliest signs is bleeding while brushing or flossing, which should never be ignored. The infection typically begins below the gumline, where bacteria can build up and compromise the attachment between the tooth and its surrounding tissues. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e70fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3e70fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile bleeding gums are often the first warning sign, other symptoms to watch for include:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea6a146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea6a146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Red, swollen, or tender gums<\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Receding gumlines<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Persistent bad breath or a metallic taste<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Pus between gums and teeth<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Loose or shifting teeth<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Deep pockets forming along the gumline<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00c887 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a00c887\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34e06ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34e06ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese symptoms can progress silently, which is why routine dental checkups every six months are essential to detect and treat gum disease early.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d3a7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50d3a7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Risk Factors <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f40d79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f40d79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeveral factors may increase your risk of developing periodontal disease, including:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbf9ae6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbf9ae6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Tobacco use<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (smoking or chewing)<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <strong>Medical conditions<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> like diabetes, lupus, or cancer<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <strong>Hormonal changes<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> during pregnancy or menopause<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <strong>Certain medications<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including treatments for high blood pressure, depression, pain, and allergies<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <strong>Worn dental work<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as old fillings or poorly fitting bridges<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46dc008 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46dc008\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSharing your full medical and medication history with your dental care team helps ensure that risks are identified and addressed properly. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-252d10c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"252d10c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preventing Gum Disease <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a26d33b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a26d33b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can significantly lower your risk of periodontal disease with a few simple habits:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeab2df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eeab2df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste<\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Floss every day to remove plaque between teeth<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Use an antiseptic or antimicrobial mouthwash<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Limit sugary foods and beverages<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Drink plenty of water to encourage healthy saliva flow<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Maintain regular dental checkups and cleanings<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f38b39 e-con-full elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f38b39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff0e3e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ff0e3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38c8d60 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38c8d60\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91af819 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91af819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b8a6bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"4b8a6bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-4b8a6bc\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"4b8a6bc\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-causes-periodontal-disease\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7921\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What causes periodontal disease?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7921\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-causes-periodontal-disease\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235643240 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235643240 BCX0\">It&#8217;s caused by the buildup of plaque bacteria below the gumline. Over time, this leads to inflammation, infection, and damage to the tissues and bone supporting the teeth.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW235643240 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-gum-disease-be-reversed\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7922\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can gum disease be reversed?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7922\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"can-gum-disease-be-reversed\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252283840 BCX0\">Gingivitis\u2014the earliest stage\u2014can often be reversed with improved hygiene and professional cleanings. More advanced stages require deeper treatment like scaling and root <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252283840 BCX0\">planing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252283840 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"is-gum-disease-painful\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7923\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is gum disease painful?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7923\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"is-gum-disease-painful\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW149078867 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149078867 BCX0\">Not always. Many people don\u2019t experience pain in the early stages, which is why regular dental visits are so important for early detection.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-is-periodontal-disease-treated\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7924\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How is periodontal disease treated?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7924\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-is-periodontal-disease-treated\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92809859 BCX0\">Treatment may include deep <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92809859 BCX0\">cleanings<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92809859 BCX0\"> (scaling and root <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92809859 BCX0\">planing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92809859 BCX0\">), antibiotic therapy, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention. Maintenance and follow-up care are essential to manage the condition.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-often-should-i-have-my-gums-checked\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7925\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How often should I have my gums checked?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7925\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"how-often-should-i-have-my-gums-checked\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190982927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190982927 BCX0\">Every six months during your dental exam. 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