Gum Disease in the Vero Beach Indian River County Central Florida East Coast Florida and Treasure Coast Florida Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Vero Beach Dentist Michael W. Bailey DMD Cosmetic Dentistry

Michael W. Bailey DMD

6610 20th Street = Vero Beach = FL 32966 = 772-567-7510

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Oral Disease - Gingivitis...How Dr. Bailey Can Help

Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the population, including our local Vero Beach area community. It is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria that form plaque.

In small amounts (when it is newly formed), plaque is invisible and relatively harmless. But when left to accumulate, it increases in volume and the proportion of harmful bacteria grows.

These bacteria release toxins that result in inflammation of the gum tissue. Eventually, the plaque hardens and forms hard deposits called calculus or tartar.

If not properly treated, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, a periodontal disease in which there is loss of the bone that supports the teeth.

Gum Disease
In Vero Beach Florida and the surrounding
Indian River County - Central Florida - East Coast Florida - Treasure Coast FL areas.