Gum Disease in the Huber Heights Dayton Vandalia Fairborn and Tipp City Ohio Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Huber Heights Dentist Upper Valley Dental Center Family Dentistry

Brenda B Phillips DDS
General Dentist

8648 Old Troy Pike = Huber Heights = OH 45424 = (937) 236-4360

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Huber Heights, Dayton and Vandalia 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 Upper Valley Dental Center the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Upper Valley Dental Center at (937) 236-4360 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Huber Heights Ohio and the surrounding
Dayton - Vandalia - Fairborn - Tipp City OH areas.

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