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… Gum Disease On this page: What is gum disease? Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that …
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… Gingivectomy for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with …
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… Flap Procedure for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with …
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… Root Planing and Scaling for Gum Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … and scaling is one of the most effective ways to treat gum disease before it becomes severe. Root planing and …
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… Nicotine Gum On this page: Overview Overview You chew nicotine gum as a way to help yourself quit using tobacco. The gum has nicotine and feels and looks like chewing gum. When …
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… Toothache and Gum Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Toothaches and gum problems are common. But you can usually prevent them by … into the teeth or jaw. Viral infections, such as shingles . Diseases, such as diabetes . Nerve-related disease, such as …
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… Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums On this page: Overview Overview You … more blood flow to the mucous membranes of the mouth and gums when you are pregnant. This may also cause bleeding, especially when you brush your teeth. Your gums may be more swollen than usual. It may help to use a …
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… Disease and Disease Prevention Last updated June 30, 2021 Being proactive in preventing diseases and injuries will help you and your loved ones live … Disease Peyronie's Disease Root Planing and Scaling for Gum Disease Tay-Sachs Disease … Disease and Disease …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Overview … blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood sugar levels are high, there's a greater risk for: Gum (periodontal) disease. Tooth decay. Fungal infections in the mouth, like …
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… Lyme Disease On this page: Prevention Symptoms … Self-Care What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. You can …
