Gum Disease in the San Jose Morgan Hill Los Gatos Campbell and Hollister California Area Reaches 80 Percent.

San Jose Dentist Blossom Dental Excellence Cosmetic Dentistry

Jaswinder Ghuman DDS

6134 Camino Verde Drive Suite E = San Jose = CA 95119 = (408) 227-4010
540 North Santa Cruz Avenue Suite B1 = Los Gatos = CA 95030 = (408) 354-0500

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the San Jose, Morgan Hill and Los Gatos 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 Blossom Dental Excellence the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Blossom Dental Excellence at (408) 227-4010 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In San Jose California and the surrounding
Morgan Hill - Los Gatos - Campbell - Hollister CA areas.