Gum Disease in the Largo Belleair Beach Indian Rocks Beach Redington Beach and Clearwater Florida Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Largo FL Robert S Reaves BSc MS DDS Largo Cosmetic Dentistry

Robert Reaves BSc MS DDS

1511 Indian Rocks Road = Largo = FL 33770 = (727) 585-3858

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Largo, Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Beach 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 Robert S Reaves BSc MS DDS the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Robert S Reaves BSc MS DDS at (727) 585-3858 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Largo Florida and the surrounding
Belleair Beach - Indian Rocks Beach - Redington Beach - Clearwater FL areas.

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