Gum Disease in the Spokane Cheney Deer Park Coeur 'd Alene and Liberty Lake Washington Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Spokane, WA Richard G Witter DDS General Dentist

Richard G Witter DDS

2607 S Southeast Boulevard Suite B210 = Spokane = WA 99223 = 509 838-4141

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Oral Disease - Gingivitis...How Dr. Witter Can Help

Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the population, including our local Spokane area community. It is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria that form plaque.

In small amounts (when it is newly formed), plaque is invisible and relatively harmless. But when left to accumulate, it increases in volume and the proportion of harmful bacteria grows.

These bacteria release toxins that result in inflammation of the gum tissue. Eventually, the plaque hardens and forms hard deposits called calculus or tartar.

If not properly treated, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, a periodontal disease in which there is loss of the bone that supports the teeth.

Gum Disease
In Spokane Washington and the surrounding
Cheney - Deer Park - Coeur 'd Alene - Liberty Lake WA areas.