Rene Piedra and Associates DMD 4649 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 300-301 Coral Gables, Florida 33146 305 661-1812			The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults 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. The treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Gum Disease
In Coral Gables FL and the surrounding
Miami - Ft Lauderdale - Miami Beach - Dade County Florida areas.

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 to be performed is greater than the quality of dental services performed by other dentists.

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