Gum Disease in the Greenwood Indianapolis Franklin Bloomington and Mooresville Indiana Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Greenwood Dentist Jay Rifkind DDS PC

Jay Rifkind DDS PC

1701 Library Boulevard Suite K = Greenwood = IN 46142 = (317) 881-1700

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Greenwood, Indianapolis and Franklin 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 Jay Rifkind DDS PC the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Jay Rifkind DDS PC at (317) 881-1700 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Greenwood Indiana and the surrounding
Indianapolis - Franklin - Bloomington - Mooresville IN areas.