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Jewel Landy DDS
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14 Dundonald Street West Suite 101
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Hamilton Bermuda
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HM 09
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(441) 296-0990
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Stages of gum disease
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American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in
Bermuda 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 Smiles By Landy the treatment is
more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning
with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.
Please call Smiles By Landy at (441) 296-0990 for a complete evaluation
of your potential gum disease.
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Gum Disease
In Hamilton Bermuda and the surrounding
Bermuda - Paradise - Caribbean - Little Sound Bermuda areas.
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