From owner-freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG Fri Jun 5 20:36:14 2009 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7B3051065687 for ; Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:36:14 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from monitor@1stnewsletters.com) Received: from smtp.1stinfosystems.com (ns1.1stinfosystems.com [207.178.197.212]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6092E8FC0C for ; Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:36:14 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from monitor@1stnewsletters.com) Received: from mail pickup service by smtp.1stinfosystems.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:36:13 -0700 From: "Dr. Julian H. Zhitnitsky" X-NEWSLETTER1R: pTmmgXO3F4C78zgpFlpFOOcGt+c= X-NEWSLETTER2A: 000036314 To: "freebsd-isp@freebsd.org" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:36:13 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 05 Jun 2009 20:36:13.0875 (UTC) FILETIME=[44C1A030:01C9E61D] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.5 Subject: Gum Disease X-BeenThere: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list Reply-To: drz@dentistsherwood.com List-Id: Internet Services Providers List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:36:14 -0000 Greetings from Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky! Gum Disease The American Dental Association says that over 75-80% of all adults hav= e or will have some form of gum disease=2E Gum disease, more correctly called "periodontal disease," is a bacteria= l infection in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth=2E It ca= n be divided into several categories=2E The first stage is called "gingivitis" and is characterized by gum tiss= ue that is red, puffy, and bleeds easily when touched with a toothbrush= , floss or dental instrument=2E The second, third, and fourth stages are initial, moderate, and advance= d "periodontal disease," respectively=2E These stages are different fro= m gingivitis because the infection has destroyed the bone supporting th= e teeth, causing eventual tooth loss=2E The treatment is more involved = at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthes= ia and sometimes gum surgery=2E If you have questions regarding gum disease, please call our office at = (818)785-8388 or email us at drz@dentistsherwood=2Ecom today=2E Best Regards, Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky P=2ES=2E If you have any friends or family members who you feel could u= se our services, please don't hesitate to have them call us=2E We'll be= sure to take good care of them=2E