Gum Disease in the Oxnard Ventura Camarillo Port Hueneme and Santa Paula California Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Oxnard Dentist Nicholas H Kim DDS Cosmetic Dentistry

Lifetime Dental Care

183 East Gonzales Road = Oxnard = CA 93036 = (805) 981-8116
420 West Pleasant Valley Road = Oxnard = CA 93033 = (805) 488-2221

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Gum Disease

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

Please call Lifetime Dental Care at (805) 981-8116 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Oxnard California and the surrounding
Ventura - Camarillo - Port Hueneme - Santa Paula CA areas.