Gum Disease in the Waterford Clarkston Auburn Hills Pontiac and White Lake Michigan Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Waterford Dentist Today's Smile Cosmetic Dentistry

Dave Shushtari DDS
David McChesney DDS

5155 Dixie Highway = Waterford = MI 48329 = 248 674-4659

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Waterford, Clarkston and Auburn Hills 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 Today's Smile the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Today's Smile at 248 674-4659 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Waterford Michigan and the surrounding
Clarkston - Auburn Hills - Pontiac - White Lake MI areas.