Gum Disease in the Carlsbad San Diego County Oceanside Vista and San Marcos California Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Carlsbad Dentist Stephen A Lawrence DDS Holistic Dental Care Dentistry

Stephen A Lawrence DDS

785 Grand Avenue 206 = Carlsbad = CA 92008 = (866) 413-5410

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Gingivitis - The most common periodontal disease

Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the population, including our local Carlsbad area community. It is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria that form plaque.

In small amounts (when it is newly formed), plaque is invisible and relatively harmless. But when left to accumulate, it increases in volume and the proportion of harmful bacteria grows.

These bacteria release toxins that result in inflammation of the gum tissue. Eventually, the plaque hardens and forms hard deposits called calculus or tartar.

If not properly treated, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, a periodontal disease in which there is loss of the bone that supports the teeth.

Gum Disease
In Carlsbad California and serving the surrounding
San Diego County - Oceanside - Vista - San Marcos CA areas.