The World Health Organization says around 19 percent of the global adult population are affected by severe periodontal or gum diseases.
This represents over a billion cases worldwide.
What are the symptoms for these and what do we do to keep our gums healthy?
To tell us, we've got the President and Founder of Valeria Doctors Incorporated Dr. Patricia Diana Suiza.
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