Gum Disease in the San Juan Capistrano San Clemente Dana Point Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo California Area Reaches 80 Percent.

San Juan Capistrano Dentist Nicholas Shubin DDS Implant Dentistry

Nicholas Shubin DDS

27184 Ortega Highway Suite 208 = San Juan Capistrano = CA 92675 = 949 661-2052

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Gingivitis - The most common periodontal disease

Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the population, including our local San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano California and the surrounding
San Clemente - Dana Point - Laguna Niguel - Mission Viejo CA areas.