Gum Disease in the Bloomington Martinsville Columbus Bedford and Indianapolis Indiana Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Bloomington Dentist K Luke Eades DDS Family Dentistry

K Luke Eades DDS

2810 South Walnut Street Pike = Bloomington = IN 47401 = (812) 336-2688

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Bloomington, Martinsville and Columbus 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 K Luke Eades DDS the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call K Luke Eades DDS at (812) 336-2688 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Bloomington Indiana and the surrounding
Martinsville - Columbus - Bedford - Indianapolis IN areas.