Gum Disease in the Peabody Boxford Salem Manchester and Danvers Massachusetts Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Peabody Dentist Drs. Argeros, Plourde and Lui: Contemporary Dentistry and Implantology Implant Dentistry

John K Argeros DMD Donald E Plourde DMD
Amy S O Lui DDS

113 Lowell Street = Peabody = MA 01960 = (978) 532-0288

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Peabody, Boxford and Salem 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 Drs. Argeros, Plourde and Lui: Contemporary Dentistry and Implantology the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Drs. Argeros, Plourde and Lui: Contemporary Dentistry and Implantology at (978) 532-0288 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Peabody Massachusetts and the surrounding
Boxford - Salem - Manchester - Danvers MA areas.