Gum Disease in the Altoona Des Moines Ankeny Pleasant Hill and Copper Creek Iowa Area Reaches 80 Percent.

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Maryam Shirazi DDS
Christopher Hlas DDS

107 8th Street SE = Altoona = IA 50009 = (515) 967-4211

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Altoona, Des Moines and Ankeny 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 Altoona Dental Clinic the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Altoona Dental Clinic at (515) 967-4211 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Altoona Iowa and the surrounding
Des Moines - Ankeny - Pleasant Hill - Copper Creek IA areas.