Gum Disease in the Greenville Spartanburg Greer Clemson and Anderson South Carolina Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Greenville Dentist Roger M Harris III DMD Sedation Dentistry

Roger M Harris III DMD

144 Milestone Way = Greenville = SC 29615 = (864) 234-2911

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Greenville, Spartanburg and Greer 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 Roger M Harris III DMD the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Roger M Harris III DMD at (864) 234-2911 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Greenville South Carolina and the surrounding
Spartanburg - Greer - Clemson - Anderson SC areas.