Gum Disease in the Tacoma Fircrest University Place Gig Harbor and Puyallup Washington Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Tacoma Dentist Fircrest Dental Arts Center Implant Dentistry

James P Gagliardi DDS

1033 Regents Boulevard Suite 201 = Tacoma = WA 98466 = (253) 564-2570

h ome		meet the dentist		what we offer		newsletter sign up

map & hours

appointments

ask the dentist

professional referrals

Gingivitis - The most common periodontal disease

Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the population, including our local Tacoma 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 Tacoma Washington and the surrounding
Fircrest - University Place - Gig Harbor - Puyallup WA areas.