Gum disease , or periodontal disease, is sneaky. When bacteria first begin to infect your gum tissue and cause inflammation, you may not notice a thing. But the earlier a gum infection is caught, the easier it is to treat.

February marks Gum Disease Awareness Month. Take this quiz to see if your gingivitis and periodontitis knowledge is up to snuff. Then book a cleaning and exam at The Smile Center. You may contact us online or call either one of our SC offices: 843-492-5026 for (Georgetown) or 843-491-5353 for (Murrells Inlet).