Gum Disease in the Indianapolis Avon Brownsburg Zionsville and Carmel Indiana Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Indianapolis Dentist Charles Solomon DDS and Don Newman DDS Cosmetic Dentistry

Solomon & Newman
Gentle Dental Care

3945 Eagle Creek Parkway = Indianapolis = IN 46254 = (888) 563-2927
10425 Commerce Drive Suite 130 = Carmel = IN 46032 = (317) 803-3300

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Indianapolis, Avon and Brownsburg 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 Solomon & Newman Gentle Dental Care the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Solomon & Newman Gentle Dental Care at (888) 563-2927 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Indianapolis Indiana and the surrounding
Avon - Brownsburg - Zionsville - Carmel IN areas.