Gum Disease in the Vancouver Burnaby Richmond Surrey and Port Coquitlam British Columbia Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Vancouver Dentist Brian Baird DMD Cosmetic Dentistry

Georgia Dental Group
PREVENTIVE & AESTHETIC DENTISTRY

Suite 530 1090 West Georgia Street = Vancouver = BC V6E 3V7 = (604) 684-7745

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond 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 Georgia Dental Group the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Georgia Dental Group at (604) 684-7745 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Vancouver British Columbia and serving the surrounding
Burnaby - Richmond - Surrey - Port Coquitlam BC areas.