Gum Disease
 The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults,
even in the Suwanee, Duluth and Alpharetta area, have or will have some form of gum disease.Gum disease, or more correctly called "periodontal disease", is a bacterial infection in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It can be divided into several categories.
The first stage is called "gingivitis" and is characterized by gum tissue that is red, puffy, and bleeds easily when touched with a toothbrush, floss or dental instrument.
The second, third, and fourth stages are initial, moderate, and
advanced "periodontal disease", respectively. These stages are different
from gingivitis because the
infection has destroyed the bone supporting the teeth, causing eventual
tooth loss. At Center for Advanced Dentistry the treatment is
more involved at these stages, usually consisting
of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes in very severe cases
gum surgery.
Please call Center for Advanced Dentistry at 770-623-8750 for a complete evaluation of your potential
gum
disease.
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