Gum Disease in the Fishers Indianapolis Zionsville Carmel and Noblesville Indiana Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Fishers, IN Dental Care Today PC Sedation Dentist

E Dale Behner DDS

9744 Lantern Road = Fishers = IN 46038 = (317) 842-2337

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Fishers, Indianapolis and Zionsville 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 Dental Care Today PC the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Dental Care Today PC at (317) 842-2337 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Fishers Indiana and the surrounding
Indianapolis - Zionsville - Carmel - Noblesville IN areas.