Gum Disease in the Fort Wayne Huntington New Haven Columbia City and Grabill Indiana 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 Fort Wayne, Huntington and New Haven 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 Gary Painter DDS the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Gary Painter DDS at (260) 486-3100 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Fort Wayne Indiana and the surrounding
Huntington - New Haven - Columbia City - Grabill IN areas.