Gum Disease in the Riverside Orangecrest Woodcrest Corona and Marino Valley California Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Riverside CA Craig C Ellsworth DDS Riverside Invisalign^® Dentistry

Craig C Ellsworth DDS

4959 Arlington Avenue Suite A = Riverside = CA 92504 = 951 352-2227

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Riverside, Orangecrest and Woodcrest 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 Dr. Ellsworth's office the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Dr. Ellsworth's office at 951 352-2227 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Riverside California and the surrounding
Orangecrest - Woodcrest - Corona - Marino Valley CA areas.