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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Gum Disease

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Springfield, Eugene and Creswell 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 Larry W Laurinat DMD the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Larry W Laurinat DMD at (888) 750-8173 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

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.