Gum Disease in the Portland North Plains Hillsboro Beaverton and Banks Oregon Area Reaches 80 Percent.

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Andrew Thompson DMD
Mari Seeger DMD

4074 NW Saltzman Road Suite 107 = Portland = OR 97229 = 503 629-8005
10395 NW Glencoe Road Suite 100 = North Plains = OR 97133 = 503 647-0055

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Portland, North Plains and Hillsboro 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 TenderCare Dental Center the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call TenderCare Dental Center at 503 629-8005 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Portland Oregon and the surrounding
North Plains - Hillsboro - Beaverton - Banks OR areas.