Gum Disease in the Tampa Temple Terrace Town and Country Hillsborough and Carrollwood Florida Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Tampa, FL Doering Family Dental Cosmetic Dentist

David F Doering DDS

1201 W Linebaugh Avenue = Tampa = FL 33612 = 813-933-5365

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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Doering Family Dental

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Tampa, Temple Terrace and Town and Country 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 Doering Family Dental the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Doering Family Dental at 813-933-5365 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Tampa Florida and the surrounding
Temple Terrace - Town and Country - Hillsborough - Carrollwood FL areas.