Gum Disease in the Springfield Eugene Creswell Coburg and Veneta Oregon Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Springfield Dentist Larry W Laurinat DMD Sedation Dentistry

Larry W Laurinat DMD
General Dentist

175 West B Street Building B = Springfield = OR 97477 = (888) 750-8173

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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 Springfield 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 Springfield Oregon and the surrounding
Eugene - Creswell - Coburg - Veneta OR areas.

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