Gum Disease in the Delphos Lima Spencerville Van Wert and Wapakoneta Ohio Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Delphos, OH Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Family Dentist

Alan J Cline DDS
General Dentist

603 East Third Street = Delphos = OH 45833 = 419 692-7771

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Delphos, Lima and Spencerville 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 Family and Cosmetic Dentistry the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Family and Cosmetic Dentistry at 419 692-7771 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Delphos Ohio and the surrounding
Lima - Spencerville - Van Wert - Wapakoneta OH areas.

Dr. Cline is licensed to perform all listed services as a general dentist. This provider is not a specialist in family, crowns,
gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants and non-specialty interest
areas that require no specific educational training to advertise this service.