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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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Richard G Witter DDS

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Spokane, Cheney and Deer Park 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 Richard G Witter DDS the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Richard G Witter DDS at 509 838-4141 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

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