Gum Disease in the Phoenix Scottsdale Tempe Chandler and Glendale Arizona Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Phoenix, AZ Artistic Dental at the Biltmore Sedation Dentist

John P Dougherty DDS

2333 East Campbell Avenue = Phoenix = AZ 85016 = (866) 429-9503

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe 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 Artistic Dental at the Biltmore the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Artistic Dental at the Biltmore at (866) 429-9503 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Phoenix Arizona and serving the surrounding
Scottsdale - Tempe - Chandler - Glendale AZ areas.