Gum Disease in the Bismarck Dickinson Minot Jamestown and Mobridge Dakota Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Bismarck, ND Deeter Dental Sedation Dentist

Terry Deeter DDS

1003 Gateway Avenue = Bismarck = ND 58503 = 701 222-1800

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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Deeter Dental

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Bismarck, Dickinson and Minot 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 Deeter Dental the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Deeter Dental at 701 222-1800 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Bismarck Dakota and the surrounding
Dickinson - Minot - Jamestown - Mobridge ND areas.

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