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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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Michael W. Bailey DMD

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Vero Beach, Indian River County and Central Florida 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 Michael W. Bailey DMD the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Michael W. Bailey DMD at 772-567-7510 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

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