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Dr. Thomas Chou
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1328 West El Camino Real Suite 1
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Mountain View CA
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94040
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(866) 485-0355
466 D East Calaveras Boulevard
= Milpitas CA
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(408) 934-9889
500 East Remington Drive Suite 19
= Sunnyvale CA
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(408) 749-9888
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Stages of gum disease
 The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults,
even in the Mountain View, Palo Alto and Los Altos 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 Camino Dental Group the treatment is more involved
at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with
anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery.
Please call Camino Dental Group at (866) 485-0355 for a complete evaluation of your potential gum disease.
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Gum Disease
In Mountain View California and the surrounding
Palo Alto - Los Altos - Sunnyvale - San Jose CA areas.
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