Gum Disease in the Beverly Hills West Hollywood Bel Air Santa Monica and Los Angeles California Area Reaches 80 Percent.

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Bel Air 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 Naomeh Mashhood DDS the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Naomeh Mashhood DDS at 310 289-1101 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Beverly Hills California and the surrounding
West Hollywood - Bel Air - Santa Monica - Los Angeles CA areas.