Shreya Narayan Shreya Narayan Asked 7 months ago

What percentage of population have gum disease?

My dentist keeps reminding me about oral hygiene and how common gum disease is if you don't take care. I'm just trying to get a clearer picture. What percentage of the population has gum disease?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Oh, this is such an important question! I totally get it, gum disease can be sneaky and a lot of people don't even realize they have it. I remember my dentist telling me it's quite common, maybe even more than half the adult population in some form. It's really eye-opening how many of us might be dealing with it without knowing.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Namaste ji, yeh daanton ki bimari toh bohot logon ko hoti hai. Hamare gaon mein bhi kai log brush theek se nahi karte, toh unko masoodon mein takleef ho jaati hai. Doctor ne bataya tha ki agar dhyan na do toh aur badh jaati hai. Safai rakhna bohot zaroori hai.

Siddharth Reddy Siddharth Reddy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It's a high percentage, actually. Studies often show a large chunk of adults, especially after a certain age, have some form of periodontal disease. That's why regular dental visits are so important, not just for cavities but to check gum health too. Don't wait for pain to visit the dentist!

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Anjali Singh Anjali Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, don't worry too much about the exact number, but it's pretty significant. The main thing is to make sure your dental hygiene is on point. Brush twice a day, floss, and don't skip those dental check-ups. Prevention is key here, bhai.

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, I think the number is quite high, like more than half the adult population worldwide, right? My dentist was telling me this only last month. It's actually crazy how many people have it but don't even know. Proper brushing and flossing is a must-do, seriously.

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Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, gum disease? Probably everyone who's over 40 and has ever eaten a mithai. Kidding, but seriously, it feels like it's most people. My gums bleed sometimes, and the doc says it's pretty common if you're not super strict with cleaning. One more thing to worry about, haan.

Meera Kulkarni Meera Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Ho na, I think bohot log have some mild gum problem, especially older people. My dentist always says ki it's so common. If you don't take care, then it becomes worse. So, clean teeth and gams are very important, haan. Don't ignore it.

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