Gum Disease in the Marietta Atlanta Roswell Kennesaw and Vinings Georgia Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Marietta, GA Implant and Family Dentistry Implant Dentist

Christopher Bakke DMD

1735 Roswell Road Building 200 = Marietta = GA 30062 = 770 973-4214

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Marietta, Atlanta and Roswell 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 Implant and Family Dentistry the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Implant and Family Dentistry at 770 973-4214 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Marietta Georgia and the surrounding
Atlanta - Roswell - Kennesaw - Vinings GA areas.