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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Kakaris Family Dentistry
 

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

Please call Kakaris Family Dentistry at 734 676-1656 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Woodhaven Michigan and the surrounding
Wyandotte - Monroe - Trenton - Southgate MI areas.

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