Gum Disease in the Boca Raton Delray Beach Deerfield Beach Parkland and Highland Beach Florida Area Reaches 80 Percent.

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Deerfield Beach 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 Dental Care of Boca Raton the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Dental Care of Boca Raton at (561) 487-4440 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Boca Raton Florida and the surrounding
Delray Beach - Deerfield Beach - Parkland - Highland Beach FL areas.