3M Clinpro™ Sealant & Adper™ Prompt™ L-Pop™ Self-Etch Adhesive Trial Kit, 12626TP User guide

Gum Disease & Treatment

If your gums are tender or bleeding,

chances are, you have gum disease!

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and your gum

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What causes gum disease?

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your chances of getting it

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Healthy Gums

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Gingivitis

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you brush

Periodontitis - Early/Moderate Periodontitis

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infected and may bleed

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Dental professionals

can spot early signs

of problems and

recommend home

care treatments,

if you visit regularly!

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destroy gum tissue

and bone

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permanent damage

and tooth loss

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