Gum Disease in the Las Vegas Henderson Boulder City Pahrump and Mesquite Nevada Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Las Vegas Dentist Moore Family Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry

S David Moore DDS
Mike Moore DDS

8409 West Lake Mead Boulevard = Las Vegas = NV 89128 = (702) 254-6700
10624 South Eastern Avenue Suite N = Henderson = NV 89052 = (702) 628-5885
2560 South Maryland Parkway Suite 5 = Las Vegas = NV 89109 = (702) 791-1010

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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City 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 Moore Family Dentistry the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Moore Family Dentistry at (702) 254-6700 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Las Vegas Nevada and the surrounding
Henderson - Boulder City - Pahrump - Mesquite NV areas.