Gum Disease in the Levittown East Meadow Hicksville Bethpage and Wantagh New York Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Levittown Dentist Jeffrey M Schwartz and Associates Cosmetic Dentistry

Jeffrey M Schwartz DDS

3601 Hempstead Turnpike Suite 125 = Levittown = NY 11756 = 516 731-0200

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Gum Disease...Can Be Helped At Jeffrey M Schwartz and Associates

The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults, even in the Levittown, East Meadow and Hicksville 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 Jeffrey M Schwartz and Associates the treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.

Please call Jeffrey M Schwartz and Associates at 516 731-0200 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.

Gum Disease
In Levittown New York and the surrounding
East Meadow - Hicksville - Bethpage - Wantagh NY areas.