OraPharma and Alex Rodriguez Team Up to Raise Awareness About the Importance of Managing Gum Disease
LAVAL, QC, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) and its oral health care business, OraPharma, today announced its collaboration with World Series Champion, Alex Rodriguez, to launch a national awareness campaign about the prevalence and impact of gum disease. The Cover Your Bases campaign includes educational content about the disease and encourages patients to talk to their dentist about comprehensive treatment options. The campaign launch is timed to Oral Health Month recognized throughout June and features Alex as a patient ambassador.
- Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9171951-orapharma-alex-rodriguez...
According to the American Dental Association, gum disease affects nearly 65 million Americans nationwide. - More specifically, nearly half of Americans aged 30 and older and 70% of those aged 75 and older have some form of gum disease.
- The most common symptoms of gum disease include bleeding during or after brushing and red or swollen gums.
- Some studies suggest that gum disease may be associated with an increased risk for other chronic conditions throughout the body, such as diabetes and heart disease.