As we age, the risk of getting periodontal disease increases. It is quite common among seniors. Jocelyne Feine, DDS, MS, HDR reported through NIH that: About 9 out of 10 adults aged 20 to 64 years have experienced tooth decay. Additionally, the Oral Health in America – April 2022 Bulletin states that Periodontal (gum) disease impacts over 2 in 5 adults between the ages of 45 and 64 in the United States. It is associated with nearly 60 other health problems, including diabetes, heart conditions, and Alzheimer’s disease.