Gum Disease Machias Maine ME - Gum Disease in the Machias Calais Bangor Ellsworth and Princeton Maine Area Reaches 80 Percent.

Machias Dentist James E Sparaga DMD Sedation Dentistry

Machias Dental Care

75 Court Street = Machias = ME 04654 = 207 255-8601

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Oral Disease - Gingivitis...How Dr. Sparaga Can Help

Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the population, including our local Machias 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 Machias Maine and serving the surrounding
Calais - Bangor - Ellsworth - Princeton ME areas.