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Gum disease fact sheet
The fact sheet explains the two main types of gum disease, gingivitis and periodontitis, including symptoms and treatment.
- Organisation:
- Australian Dental Association (ADA)
- Topic:
- Dental Health
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- March 2024
- Last reviewed:
- February 2026
English
Gum disease fact sheet
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