{"id":1338,"date":"2026-08-14T09:55:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/?page_id=1338"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:29:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:29:57","slug":"gum-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/en\/our-dental-services\/general-and-family-dentistry\/gum-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-88436e0f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-88436e0f\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-container vce-visible-all-only vce-asset-background-simple--style-cover vce-asset-background-simple--position-center-center\"><div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple\">\n              <div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-item vcv-lozad\" data-background-image=\"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Soins-des-gencives.jpg\"><\/div>\n              <noscript>\n                <div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-item\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Soins-des-gencives.jpg)\"><\/div>\n              <\/noscript>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first hero-section-page service\" id=\"el-9e44c29c\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-9e44c29c\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-9e44c29c\"><div class=\"vce-text-block pb-30 creme\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-15019add\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-15019add\"><p class=\"section-title\">Gum care<\/p>\n<h1>Taking care of <span class=\"nowrap\">your gum health<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Gum health plays an essential role in the balance of your mouth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Often subtle at first, gum disease can progress gradually and affect the structures that support your teeth. 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vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first pt-120 pl-278 pr-278 pb-130\" id=\"el-1875016d\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-1875016d\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-1875016d\"><div class=\"vce-row-container reveal-up reveal-delay-4 in-view\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-0 vce-row-wrap--reverse pb-95 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-22a2c662\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-22a2c662\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-54p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first no-pr pr-75\" id=\"el-2293f07f\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-2293f07f\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-2293f07f\"><div class=\"vce-text-block reveal-up reveal-delay-1 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-aae945e8\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-aae945e8\"><h2 class=\"pb-20\">Understanding gum disease<br>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Periodontics is the branch of dentistry focused on the tissues that support the teeth, known as the periodontium.<\/p>\n<p>These tissues include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The gum that covers the roots;<\/li>\n<li>The bone in which the roots are anchored;<\/li>\n<li>The ligament that connects the root to the bone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A large share of the population is expected to develop some form of gum disease over their lifetime. These conditions are common, but can be managed effectively when caught early.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-46p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last pb-30-mob\" id=\"el-25a109d6\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-25a109d6\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-25a109d6\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container full-width vce-single-image--align-center reveal-up reveal-delay-3 in-view\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-cc527eee\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-cc527eee\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 625px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 104%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image reveal-up reveal-delay-4 in-view\" src=\"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Comprendre-les-maladies-des-gencives.jpg\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Comprendre-les-maladies-des-gencives.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"560\" alt=\"Comprendre les maladies des gencives\" title=\"Comprendre les maladies des gencives\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container reveal-up reveal-delay-1 in-view\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 center vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-7402d858\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7402d858\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-93fa6188\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-93fa6188\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-93fa6188\"><div class=\"vce-text-block center pb-50 reveal-up reveal-delay-2 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-f6e8a0e0\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-f6e8a0e0\"><h2 class=\"pb-20\">Gingivitis vs. periodontitis: what\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"bold green no-pl pl-278 no-pr pr-278\">Gum disease generally develops in two stages: gingivitis and periodontitis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container reveal-up reveal-delay-4 in-view\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-0 pb-100 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-ebea4480\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-ebea4480\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first no-pr pr-87 pb-30-mob\" id=\"el-ec1b4d02\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-ec1b4d02\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-ec1b4d02\"><div class=\"vce-text-block green fs24 semiBold pb-25 reveal-up reveal-delay-1 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-ffd94037\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-ffd94037\"><p>Gingivitis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce vce-separator-container vce-separator--align-center vce-separator--style-solid reveal-up reveal-delay-2 in-view\" id=\"el-e5511e3f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-e5511e3f\"><div class=\"vce-separator vce-separator--color-b-49-51-31 vce-separator--width-100 vce-separator--thickness-1\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border padding background  el-e5511e3f\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block reveal-up reveal-delay-3 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-e8d4eb02\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e8d4eb02\"><p>Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, often caused by a build-up of bacterial plaque.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It can show up as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red or swollen gums<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding while brushing<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to touch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gingivitis is reversible when treated promptly and oral hygiene is improved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-da44f64b\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-da44f64b\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-da44f64b\"><div class=\"vce-text-block green fs24 semiBold pb-25 reveal-up reveal-delay-4 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-826c7c3f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-826c7c3f\"><p>Periodontitis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce vce-separator-container vce-separator--align-center vce-separator--style-solid reveal-up reveal-delay-1 in-view\" id=\"el-e46a896f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-e46a896f\"><div class=\"vce-separator vce-separator--color-b-49-51-31 vce-separator--width-100 vce-separator--thickness-1\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border padding background  el-e46a896f\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block reveal-up reveal-delay-2 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-261262d4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-261262d4\"><p>Periodontitis is a more advanced form of the disease.<\/p>\n<p>It occurs when the inflammation spreads to deeper structures, including the bone. Left untreated, it can lead to a loss of support for the teeth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It may show up as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loosening of the teeth<\/li>\n<li>Formation of periodontal pockets<\/li>\n<li> Tooth mobility<\/li>\n<li>Gum recession<\/li>\n<li>Persistent bad breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Periodontitis requires more in-depth care to stabilize the condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container reveal-up reveal-delay-3 in-view\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-0 vce-row-wrap--reverse vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-ae01bd66\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-ae01bd66\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--xs-100p vce-col--xs-visible vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-100p vce-col--sm-visible vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-54p vce-col--md-visible vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-54p vce-col--lg-visible vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-54p vce-col--xl-visible vce-col--xl-first no-pr pr-145\" id=\"el-67a009a5\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-67a009a5\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-67a009a5\"><div class=\"vce-text-block pb-40 reveal-up reveal-delay-4 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-b6ef5e92\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b6ef5e92\"><h2 class=\"pb-25\">Signs to watch for<\/h2>\n<p>Certain signs can point to a gum problem:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Sensitive or sore gums<\/li>\n<li> Redness or swelling<\/li>\n<li>Persistent bad breath<\/li>\n<li>A feeling that teeth look longer (recession)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice these signs, it\u2019s recommended that you come in for an assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block p reveal-up reveal-delay-2 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-9b0ec5e7\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9b0ec5e7\"><h2 class=\"pb-25\">Treatment tailored <span class=\"nowrap\">to your condition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gum treatment depends on the stage of the disease.<\/p>\n<p>In milder cases, a professional cleaning and hygiene recommendations may be enough. When the condition is more advanced, specific care may be needed to deep-clean the affected areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Treatment may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deep cleaning of the gums<\/li>\n<li>Regular, adjusted follow-up<\/li>\n<li>Personalized hygiene recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring of progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every treatment plan is tailored to your situation, with clear explanations at every step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--xs-100p vce-col--xs-visible vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-100p vce-col--sm-visible vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-46p vce-col--md-visible vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-46p vce-col--lg-visible vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-46p vce-col--xl-visible vce-col--xl-last pb-30-mob\" id=\"el-7a7a2738\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-7a7a2738\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-7a7a2738\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container full-width vce-single-image--align-center reveal-up reveal-delay-4 in-view\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-aee06845\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-aee06845\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 625px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 104%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image reveal-up reveal-delay-1 in-view\" src=\"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Les-signes-a-surveiller.jpg\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Les-signes-a-surveiller.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"569\" alt=\"Les signes \u00e0 surveiller\" title=\"Les signes \u00e0 surveiller\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--has-col-background vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-0 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-91deedb7\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-91deedb7\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-element--has-background vce-col--md-49p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-e0c73d43\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-e0c73d43\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-container vce-visible-all-only vce-asset-background-simple--style-cover vce-asset-background-simple--position-center-top\"><div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple\">\n              <div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-item vcv-lozad\" data-background-image=\"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Prevenir-les-maladies-des-gencives.jpg\"><\/div>\n              <noscript>\n                <div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-item\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Prevenir-les-maladies-des-gencives.jpg)\"><\/div>\n              <\/noscript>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-e0c73d43\"><div class=\"vcv-row-control-wrapper reveal-up reveal-delay-2 in-view\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-51p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last ptb-150 pl-65 pr-290\" id=\"el-39fe226d\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-39fe226d\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-39fe226d\"><div class=\"vce-text-block white reveal-up reveal-delay-3 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-aa3e2161\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-aa3e2161\"><h2 class=\"white pb-15\">Preventing gum disease<\/h2>\n<p>Prevention is essential to maintaining healthy gums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certain habits can make a real difference:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Maintaining good oral hygiene\n<\/li>\n<li>Flossing regularly<\/li>\n<li> Coming in for exams and cleanings<\/li>\n<li>Following your dentist\u2019s recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular follow-up allows problems to be addressed quickly, limiting how far they progress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 pt-100 plr-554  pb-80 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-6ca50179\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-6ca50179\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first center\" id=\"el-414150df\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-414150df\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-414150df\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container max-290 pb-40 vce-single-image--align-center reveal-up reveal-delay-1 in-view\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-76119b0c\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-76119b0c\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 257px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 35.4086%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image reveal-up reveal-delay-2 in-view\" src=\"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/white-smile.svg\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/boca.viruscomm.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/white-smile.svg\" data-attachment-id=\"293\" alt=\"Sourire en toute confiance\" title=\"Sourire en toute confiance\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block green pb-35 reveal-up reveal-delay-3 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-75677297\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-75677297\"><h2>A gentle, reassuring approach<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block reveal-up reveal-delay-1 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-e84bb2b3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e84bb2b3\"><p>Gum care can sometimes cause concern.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we favour a gradual approach, focused on comfort and understanding. Every step is explained, and we adapt to your comfort level.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to guide you through a process that\u2019s simple, accessible and built to last.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-22e8adcb\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-22e8adcb\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first plr-416 pt-116 pb-90\" id=\"el-6a7a329a\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-6a7a329a\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-6a7a329a\"><div class=\"vce-row-container reveal-up reveal-delay-2 in-view\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-0 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-c252e799\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c252e799\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-38p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first no-pr pr-50\" id=\"el-b18206a8\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-b18206a8\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-b18206a8\"><div class=\"vce-text-block reveal-up reveal-delay-3 in-view\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-3c933670\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-3c933670\"><h2 class=\"pb-15\">Make an appointment<\/h2><p>Regular check-ups are key to good <span 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