Gum Disease in the Warminster Warrington Doylestown Jamison and Hatboro Pennsylvania 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 Warminster, Warrington and Doylestown 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 Signature Dental of Bucks County the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Signature Dental of Bucks County at (215) 443-7373 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Warminster Pennsylvania and the surrounding
Warrington - Doylestown - Jamison - Hatboro PA areas.