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 FACTS
ABOUT GUM DISEASE
Most
people don't know how common periodontal disease (gum disease)
is. Three out of every four adults have some form of this
disease.
Periodontal
disease in an infection of the gums which is caused by the
film of bacteria that coats everyone's teeth, it progresses
in stages.
| Periodontal
Disease: |
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Normal
Gums |
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1.
Gums red and puffy
2. Bleeding Gums
3. Persistent bad breath |
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4.
Spaces that begin to appear between the teeth
5. One or more teeth begin to loosen. |
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6.
Receding Gums.
7. Vague itching or other discomfort. |
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Healthier Gums & better plaque control: |
| Brush
thoroughly twice a day. |
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| Floss
between the teeth and under the gumline. |
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| Rinse
with Listerine to complete your brushing and flossing
routine. |
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HEALTHY
GUMS
Healthy gums shouldn't bleed or feel tender when
you floss or brush. They are tight against the teeth
and have pink tips.
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STAGE
1: Gingivitis
You may experience some swelling, bleeding, tenderness,
or bad breath. At this point gums may be loose but are
still attached high on the teeth. |
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STAGE
2: Periodontitis
You may experience bright red or receding gums, spaces
between your teeth, calculus around the gumline, and some
symptoms that occur in Stage 1. |
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STAGE
3: Advanced Periodontitis
You may experience receding gums, which expose root,
darker calculus, pus if you press on your gums, and some
symptoms from Stages 1 & 2. |
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Contact
us regarding any indication of periodontal conditions
Back
to Procedures IV Sedation available upon request and performed at the Water
Tower location.
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