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Dale A Kunkel DDS
2040 La Questa Drive = Neosho MO = 64850 = (417) 451-1566
412 South Highway 71 Suite G = Pineville MO = 64856 = (417) 223-2820
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Gingivitis - Oral periodontal disease
 

Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the population, including our local Neosho 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 Neosho Missouri and the surrounding
Southwest Missouri - Newton County - Joplin - Seneca MO areas.

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This provider is not a specialist in sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ dentistry, or tooth whitening dentistry.

Sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ dentistry, and tooth whitening dentistry are non-specialty interest areas that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service.

Conscious sedation is taught as part of post-graduate residency programs approved by the American Dental Association. Dr. Kunkel has completed an American Dental Association approved residency program in which conscious sedation is taught.