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Gum Disease Gainesville GA

There’s a lot more to dental health than just cavities and tooth health. Gum health is just as important but is something that is often overlooked.

Gum disease (or periodontal disease) is a potentially hazardous condition that only your dentist or dental hygienist can diagnose during a periodontal examination.

If your worried about Gum Disease Gainesville GA or your overall oral health, please contact us here at Bennett Family Dentistry today.

Gum disease falls into three stages:

Gingivitis: Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease. Plaque and its toxin by-products irritate the gums, making them tender, inflamed, and likely to bleed.
Periodontitis: Plaque hardens into calculus (tartar). As calculus and plaque continue to build up, the gums begin to recede from the teeth. Deeper pockets form between the gums and teeth and become filled with bacteria and pus. The gums become very irritated, inflamed, and bleed easily. Slight to moderate bone loss may be present.
Advanced Periodontitis: The teeth lose more support as the gums, bone, and periodontal ligament continue to be destroyed. Unless treated, the affected teeth will become very loose and may be lost. Generalized moderate to severe bone loss may be present.

As you can see, this is not something to take lightly. Please contact us here at Bennett Family Dentistry today to correct any problems you may be experiencing.

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