Smokers and Gum Disease Study
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Robin P.
Scientists in the USA have discovered why smokers may be more prone to chronic gum disease (periodontitis). One of the bacteria responsible for this infection responds to cigarette smoke – changing its properties and the way it infects a smokers mouth. ...
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Gum Disease
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itsawrapteacher
... mouth is sooooo sore from yesterday...go ahead and get your mind out of the gutter! Yesterday, I went in for a routine cleaning with my dentist and come to find out I have a gum disease called periodontal disease. Like everything else on my isn't falling apart! So my routine check-up turned into a tortuous 3-hour procedure of root planing and scal ...
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Gum Disease
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Dr. Ellie Phillips
... anymore discomfort in relation to pain (I think that is known as "a wuss"). I am thinking that the products that you have mentioned will not be able to help me. Some of my gums have started to "move up" the side of my teeth. I welcome any advice you can give. Thank you. P Dear P, I am delighted that you are going to consider this system for ...
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Fighting Gum Disease
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AmeriPlan ..
By Jim MartinezMore than 75 percent of Americans over 35 have some form of gum disease. What is gum disease? The term gum disease or periodontal disease, describes bacterial growth and production of factors that gradually destroy the tissue surroundi ...
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Gum Disease - Pregnancy Link
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Liza C.
I have written several articles about gum disease being linked to heart attack but here's another surprising discovery and it concerns pregnant women. Gum disease, according to the article, can also trigger prema ...
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Gum disease linked to head and n ...
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Dr. Rubens D.Gum disease linked to head and neck cancer 14 sept 2009– The health hazards associated with chronic periodontitis ( gum disease ) extend way beyond the mouth. For years peopl ...
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Gum disease is linked to health risks.
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Saundra G.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta says, “…having chronic periodontal or gum disease is like living with a low-grade infection that can be linked to heart disease, diabetes, and some kinds of cancer.”For every person who does not have health insura ...
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The Connection Between Gum Disease and Arthritis
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rosie g
Not everyone is aware that gum disease can increase the risk of arthritis. However, it is in fact well accepted that inflammation and infection, also known as pyorrhea or gingivitis can increase the ris ...
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The Connection Between Gum Disease and Arthritis
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rosie g
Not everyone is aware that gum disease can increase the risk of arthritis. However, it is in fact well accepted that inflammation and infection, also known as pyorrhea or gingivitis can increase the ris ...
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