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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Laris W Milligan DMD MS PA
 

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Wilmington, Shallotte and Myrtle Beach 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 Laris W Milligan DMD MS PA the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Laris W Milligan DMD MS PA at (866) 414-8520 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Wilmington North Carolina and the surrounding
Shallotte - Myrtle Beach - Jacksonville - Wallace NC areas.

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