Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:53:35 -0700 From: "Jeff Kelley, DDS" <jakelleydds@sbcglobal.net> To: "freebsd-isp@freebsd.org" <freebsd-isp@freebsd.org> Subject: Gum Disease Message-ID: <0771d6e78bc040918e3f543c7e5a3e62@1stnewsletters.com>
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Greetings from Jeff Kelley, DDS! Gum Disease The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults hav= e or will have some form of gum disease=2E Gum disease, more correctly called "periodontal disease," is a bacteria= l infection in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth=2E It ca= n be divided into several categories=2E The first stage is called "gingivitis" and is characterized by gum tiss= ue that is red, puffy, and bleeds easily when touched with a toothbrush= , floss or dental instrument=2E The second, third, and fourth stages are initial, moderate, and advance= d "periodontal disease," respectively=2E These stages are different fro= m gingivitis because the infection has destroyed the bone supporting th= e teeth, causing eventual tooth loss=2E The treatment is more involved = at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthes= ia and sometimes gum surgery=2E If you have questions regarding gum disease, please call our office at = (817)877-1651 or email us at jakelleydds@sbcglobal=2Enet today=2E Best Regards, Jeff Kelley, DDS P=2ES=2E If you have any friends or family members who you feel could u= se our services, please don't hesitate to have them call us=2E We'll be= sure to take good care of them=2E
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