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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Avon Dental Care

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

Please call Avon Dental Care at (440) 937-2273 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Avon Ohio and the surrounding
Cleveland - Lorain County - Lorain - Elyria OH areas.

Dr. Hughes is licensed to perform all listed services as a general dentist. This provider is not a specialist in family, crowns, gum disease,
sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants and non-specialty interest areas that require no
specific educational training to advertise this service.

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