Gum Disease is an inflammatory disease caused by bacterial infection and if it is left untreated can lead to tooth loss.

It is the most common infectious disease in the world.

‘Periodontal’ literally means “around the tooth’. Healthy gums are pale pink, smooth and firm. However, if an infection develops between the teeth, the gums will begin to pull away, become red and swollen and even bleed during chewing and brushing.

Previously, extraction was virtually the only option for those patients suffering from Periodontal Disease. Today, however through continual developments in Periodontal treatment, every possible step is taken to save all teeth and repair the gums. Although Periodontal Disease is a serious condition, its effects and progression can be stopped with proper treatment.

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Dr Ted Holcher provides gum disease treatment in Lenoir, NC and and surrounding areas including Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Asheville.