Abbotsford Dentist         Bourquin Dental Centre          Family Dentistry

Caroline Y Cesar DMD

101 - 2745 Bourquin Crescent West = Abbotsford BC = V2S 6J4 = (604) 859-6555
 

Stages of gum disease
 

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Abbotsford, Vancouver and Mission 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 Bourquin Dental Centre the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Bourquin Dental Centre at (604) 859-6555 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

 

 

 


Gum Disease
In Abbotsford British Columbia and the surrounding
Vancouver - Mission - Chilliwack - Aldergrove BC areas.