Gum Disease in the Lexington Concord Bedford Waltham and Arlington Massachusetts Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Lexington MA Lexington Smile Studio Lexington Cosmetic Dentistry

Fawn Rosenberg DMD, FAGD

922 Waltham Street Suite 202 = Lexington = MA 02421 = 781 861-6008 = 781 861-SMILE (7645)

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Lexington, Concord and Bedford 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 Lexington Smile Studio the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Lexington Smile Studio at 781 861-6008 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Lexington Massachusetts and the surrounding
Concord - Bedford - Waltham - Arlington MA areas.