Gum Disease in the East Aurora Buffalo Amherst Orchard Park and Clarence New York Area Reaches 80 Percent.

East Aurora Dentist Westermeier Martin Dental Care Sedation Dentistry

R Scott Westermeier DDS
Jeffrey R Martin DDS

950 East Main Street = East Aurora = NY 14052 = (716) 652-SMILE

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the East Aurora, Buffalo and Amherst 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 Westermeier Martin Dental Care the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Westermeier Martin Dental Care at (716) 652-SMILE for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In East Aurora New York and the surrounding
Buffalo - Amherst - Orchard Park - Clarence NY areas.