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	Gum Disease
		Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues and bone that support the teeth.
		Gum disease is usually caused by a buildup of plaque, an invisible sticky layer of germs that forms naturally on the teeth and gums.
		If gum tissue is too diseased to sew back together, a dentist removes healthy gum tissue from another part of the mouth and stitches it into place.
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	Gum Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The reason you loose teeth from gum disease is because this disease attacks the gums as well as the bone, which are the foundation in which your teeth rest.
		Evidence now links gum disease to a variety of health concerns, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other degenerative diseases that are life threatening.
		A frenum is a fold of tissue that passes from the movable lip or cheek to the gum.
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	Malton Dental Group
		Gum disease or periodontal disease, a chronic inflammation and infection of the gums and surrounding tissue, is the major cause of about 70 percent of adult tooth loss, affecting three out of four persons at some point in their life.
		As the disease progresses, pockets extend deeper and the bacteria moves down until the bone that holds the tooth in place is destroyed.
		Signs include red, swollen or tender gums, bleeding while brushing or flossing, gums that pull away from teeth, loose or separating teeth, puss between the gum and tooth, persistent bad breath, change in the way teeth fit together when the patient bites, and a change in the fit of partial dentures.
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		Gum disease, or periodontitis is so dangerous and common because it is an insidious disease.
		Gingivitis is a condition where the gum tissue right at the very necks of the teeth are inflamed and swollen from the toxins released by the bacteria that are on the teeth.
		Some warning signs of gum disease are red, swollen or bleeding gums; persistent bad breath; permanent teeth that feel loose or are separating; changes in your bite or the way your teeth fit together when you bite.
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	Gum Disease
		Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues and bone that support the teeth.
		Gum disease - not age - is the biggest cause of tooth loss in adults in the United States.
		Gum disease is usually caused by a buildup of plaque, an invisible sticky layer of germs that forms naturally on the teeth and gums.
	kidshealth.org /teen/diseases_conditions/mouth/gum_disease.html (790 words)

	Gum Disease
		The rounded tip of the probe is gently inserted between the tooth and the gum to measure the depth of the tissue at this spot.
		Periodontal disease (also known as gum and bone disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums, bone and periodontal ligament (attachment fibers that support the teeth and hold them in the jaw).
		Coronary artery disease is characterized by a thickening of the walls of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of fatty proteins.
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	Gum Disease
		Gum disease (periodontal disease) is an inflammation in the gums, bone, and tissues that surround and support the teeth.
		Gum disease is most likely to affect adults over 30, although anyone is at risk.
		Gum disease is caused primarily by the growth of bacteria on the teeth and gums.
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	Fighting Gum Disease: How to Keep Your Teeth
		Gum disease begins with plaque, which is always forming on your teeth, without you even knowing it.
		Methods used to treat gum disease vary and are based on the stage of the disease.
		This keeps the gum tissue from growing into the area where the bone should be, allowing the bone and connective tissue to regrow to better support the teeth.
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	ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Periodontal (Gum) Diseases
		Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth.
		Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem.
		Periodontal diseases are classified according to the severity of the disease.
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	Dentistry Pages - Dr. Rajiv Khosla - Gum Disease
		Both people had moderate to advanced periodontal disease and it is believed that she caught the AIDS because of a direct blood transfer between their diseased gums.
		The gum tissue normally shrinks and becomes tight around the teeth after this scaling and root planing because there is no longer anything there to irritate the gums.
		Periodontal disease is a chronic problem, without ongoing treatment the infection and disease will recur, and each time it does, more bone can be lost, until eventually the teeth become loose and need to be removed.
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		Tooth and gum disease is an ever-growing problem that if not treated promptly with gum disease treatment will lead to tooth loss.
		Some of the gum disease symptoms are tooth sensitivity, bad breath, and bleeding gums.
		There are gum disease treatments available, however to mitigate getting this sickness visit your dentist routinely and be aware of the gum disease symptoms.
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	Gum Disease
		Previous studies have found the incidence of heart disease is about twice as high in people with periodontal (gum) disease, but until recently no plausible cause had been suggested.
		A recent study describes the association between heart disease and gum disease to be at least as strong as the linkage of heart disease to cholesterol, body weight, or smoking.
		Periodontal disease is an infection that destroys the gum surrounding your teeth and also destroys the supporting bone that holds your teeth in place.
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	Know About Gum Disease or Die!!
		Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease), is a subtle but potentially disastrous medical problem that millions of people must contend with each year.
		Indeed, gum disease prevention is a very serious issue because the health implications are so severe if the condition develops and is allowed to spread to other areas of the body.
		Gum disease prevention is not very difficult and typically involves little more than eating a good, healthy diet (to provide the body with enough nutrients to keep the immune system in peak condition) and maintaining good oral hygiene practices.
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	Gum Disease
		When we look for periodontal disease, we check for red, swollen or tender gums, bleeding while brushing or flossing, gums that pull away from teeth, loose or separating teeth, pus between the gum and tooth, persistent bad breath, change in your bite, and/or a change in the fit of partial dentures.
		If we do confirm that you have gum disease, your treatment may include simple scaling and root planning to remove calculus and plaque around the tooth and root surfaces, the use of antibiotics or antimicrobials, and an improved commitment to proper daily oral hygiene.
		General dentists are able to detect and treat gum disease in the early stages; many also have the expertise to treat advanced conditions.
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	Gum Disease - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors - MedicineNet.com
		Gingivitis, also generally called gum disease or periodontal disease, describes the events that begin with bacterial growth in your mouth and may end — if not properly treated — with tooth loss due to destruction of the tissue that surrounds your teeth.
		Although the gums may be irritated, the teeth are still firmly planted in their sockets.
		Gum disease, in fact, is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
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	Gum Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Gum disease can well be thought of as the silent killer in dentistry.
		However, gum disease is now know to be one of the factors in heart disease.
		The beginning of gum disease is "Gingivitis", This is the red swollen gums, known as Gingiva, hence the name Gingivitis.
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	Gum Disease
		Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum tissue.
		This calculus may cause the gums to recede, pull away from the teeth and form pockets.
		Periodontal disease is the major cause of tooth loss in people older than 35 years of age.
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	Gum disease
		Since the disease isn't painful in the early stages, it's usually necessary to have a dentist identify the tell-tale gum inflammation and infection.
		If we do confirm that you have gum disease, your treatment may include simple scaling and root planning to remove calculus and plaque around the tooth and root surfaces, together with the use of antibiotics or antimicrobials, and an improved commitment to proper daily oral hygiene.
		And all told, the best way to prevent gum disease is to brush and floss carefully and consistently in the first place, in addition to regular professional cleanings.
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	British Dental Health Foundation
		Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth.
		However, the disease develops very slowly in most people, and it can be slowed down to a rate that should allow you to keep most of your teeth for life.
		The gums are affected because smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream, so the infected gums fail to heal.
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	Gum Disease :: Gum Pain :: Proven Natural Remedy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The first step in our method of healing gum disease is to identify natural, non-synthetic and raw ingredients that carry the vibrational frequencies effective in counteracting gum pain, gum infection and tooth pain.
		Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.
		Gum disease is a threat to your oral health.
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	Gum Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The disease is caused by the normal microbial flora of the mouth.
		The defense reaction in the gum tissues towards these microorganisms result in the destruction of the tooth attachment and in some cases to the loss of the tooth.
		The dentist determines the presence of the periodontal disease by observing the tendency of the tissue to bleed upon gentle touching of the gum line and by registration of the s c probing depths of the periodontal pockets.
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	Gum Disease: End periodontal disease
		Everyone is looking for the symptom, cure, and treatment for gum disease, gingivitis, bleeding gums and bad breath because no one wants to loose their teeth.
		Gum disease affects the tissues that surround and support your teeth.
		Gum disease is caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth.
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	Stages of gum disease
		Gum disease is a common dental problem that may result in tooth loss.
		The gums are irritated and swollen due to a plaque or calculus (tartar) buildup along the gumline.
		The ligaments holding the tooth in its socket break down and the gums pull away from the teeth, resulting in a periodontal pocket or space between the tooth and gum.
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	Gum Disease
		Gum disease (periodontal disease) is an infection of the gums and bone caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that adheres to teeth.
		Current smokers are four times more likely to have gum disease than those who have never smoked..
		In addition, it's well-documented that women who are pregnant and have periodontal disease are far more likely to give birth earlier (prematurely) and give birth to low birth-weight babies than women with healthy gums.
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	Gum Disease
		eriodontal disease is an oral condition which involves the breakdown of the structures which support the teeth such as the bone surrounding each tooth and the fibers which anchor the teeth to the gums.
		These studies suggest that advanced gum disease may be a potential risk factor for the development of strokes and heart attacks.
		Gum disease represents a bacterial infection of the gums, bones, and ligaments holding the teeth in place.
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	Gum disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Gum disease then progresses between the tooth and the gum to destroy the supporting bone around the teeth: we call this stage "periodontitis".
		These are mainly auto-immune diseases, most of the damages being caused by the uncontroled inflammatory response of the body in the periodontal "pocket" - the infected space between the tooth and the gum.
		The diseased gum and bone are radically removed in order to give a cleansable architecture around the teeth.
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	Gum Disease
		When you have gum disease, germs work to destroy your gums (gingiva) and the bone around your teeth.
		While gum disease may not hurt, there are warning signs to watch for.
		The most common problem affecting gums and teeth for people with diabetes is gum disease.
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	Gum Disease Information from the American Academy of Periodontology
		Gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums) that become infected.
		Diseases that interfere with the body's immune system may worsen the condition of the gums.
		A form of periodontal disease resulting in inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth, progressive attachment and bone loss and is characterized by pocket formation and/or recession of the gingiva.
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	Gum Disease - find painless gum disease treatment
		Gum Disease (also known as Periodontal Disease) is one of the leading causes of tooth loss.
		The key is getting the right diagnosis and gum disease treatment as early as possible.
		Signs and symptoms of gum disease include pain, pus around the teeth, bleeding gums, swollen gums, loose teeth, chronic bad breath, food impaction between teeth, and gum recession.
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	MedlinePlus: Gum Disease
		The primary NIH organization for research on Gum Disease is the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
		It ranges from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious disease that results in damage to the bone.
		The gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that are infected.
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	Gum Disease l Gum Disease Treatment
		Gums that are tender,swollen,red and discomfort when chewing food.
		These Signs of Gum Disease Related Problems are Mostly from Lack of Vitamins and Nutrition by Loosing The Strength of Immune System which Causes of Degenerative Diseases.
		It kills bacteria in the mouth and gum infection area and supply Vitamins And Nutrition and heal the infected gums.
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