Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:01:11 -0700 From: "Dr. Julian H. Zhitnitsky" <drz@dentistsherwood.com> To: "freebsd-isp@freebsd.org" <freebsd-isp@freebsd.org> Subject: Oral Disease: Gingivitis Message-ID: <ea5e0711d17a45ff95e889453c13f138@1stnewsletters.com>
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Greetings from Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky! Oral Disease: Gingivitis Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the= population=2E It is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria that f= orm plaque=2E In small amounts (when it is newly formed), plaque is invisible and rel= atively harmless=2E But when left to accumulate, it increases in volume= and the proportion of harmful bacteria grows=2E=20 These bacteria release toxins that result in inflammation of the gum ti= ssue=2E Eventually, the plaque hardens and forms hard deposits called c= alculus or tartar=2E If not properly treated, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, a pe= riodontal disease in which there is loss of the bone that supports the = teeth=2E If you have questions regarding gingivitis, please call our office at (= 818)785-8388 or email us at drz@dentistsherwood=2Ecom today=2E Best Regards, Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky 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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