Gum Disease in the Columbus Worthington Powell Dublin and Westerville Ohio Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Columbus Dentist Worthington Dental Care Implant Dentistry

James D Haldeman DDS
General Dentist

170 Northwoods Boulevard Suite 120 = Columbus = OH 43235 = (877) 705-4311

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Gingivitis - The most common gum disease

Gingivitis is the most common gum disease, affecting 90% of the population, including our local Columbus 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 Columbus Ohio and the surrounding
Worthington - Powell - Dublin - Westerville OH areas.

Dr. Haldeman is licensed to perform all listed services as a general dentist. This provider is not a specialist in family, crowns,
gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants and non-specialty interest
areas that require no specific educational training to advertise this service.