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Rick Brar DMD
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1150 Spring Hill Mall
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West Dundee IL
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60118
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(847) 836-8400
228 South Randall Road
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Elgin IL
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60123
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(847) 695-8400
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Stages of gum disease
 The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults,
even in the West Dundee, Elgin and Chicago 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 Pro Dental the treatment is more involved
at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with
anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.
Please call Pro Dental at (847) 836-8400 for a complete evaluation of your potential
gum
disease.
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Gum Disease
In West Dundee Illinois and the surrounding
Elgin - Chicago - Carpentersville - Algonquin IL areas.
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