Rogers, AR         Ken Berley DDS Ltd         Implant Dentist

Ken Berley DDS

5417 Pinnacle Point Drive Suite 200 = Rogers AR = 72758 = 479 254-0200
 



Stages of gum disease
 

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Rogers, Bentonville and Fayetteville 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 Ken Berley DDS Ltd the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Ken Berley DDS Ltd at 479 254-0200 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

 

 


Gum Disease
In Rogers Arkansas and the surrounding
Bentonville - Fayetteville - Springdale - Bella Vista AR areas.