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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Soft Touch Dental Care
 

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Ellicott City, Catonsville and Towson 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 Soft Touch Dental Care the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Soft Touch Dental Care at (443) 276-0250 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Ellicott City Maryland and the surrounding
Catonsville - Towson - Annapolis - Columbia MD areas.

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