Gum Disease in the Houston Cypress Spring Champions FM 1960 West and The Woodlands Texas Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Houston Dentist Ernie Anderson DDS Oral Sedation Dentistry

Ernie Anderson DDS

5315 B, FM 1960 W #152 = Houston = TX 77069 = (281) 205-9162
FM 1960W/Champions Office = 17222 Red Oak Drive #102 = Houston = TX 77090 = (281) 205-9162
The Woodlands Office = 3115 College Park Drive #105 = The Woodlands = TX 77384 = (281) 205-9162
Memorial Office = 7660 Woodway Suite 325 = Houston = TX 77063 = (281) 205-9162

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Houston, Cypress and Spring 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 Ernie Anderson DDS the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Ernie Anderson DDS at (281) 205-9162 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Houston Texas and the surrounding
Cypress - Spring - Champions FM 1960 West - The Woodlands TX areas.