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2. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up to 80% of Americans have dealt with periodontal disease at some point during their lives. The prevalence of gum disease ...

3. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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   Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. [5] In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. [5] It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide.

4. Gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [1] ulitis is an alternative term. [2] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis.

5. Necrotizing gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   The main features are painful, bleeding gums, and ulceration of interdental papillae (the sections of gum between adjacent teeth). This disease, along with necrotizing periodontitis (NP) and necrotizing stomatitis, is classified as a necrotizing periodontal disease , one of the three general types of gum disease caused by inflammation of the ...

6. A-Rod Reveals Gum Disease Diagnosis: 'Looks Can Be ... - AOL

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   According to the CDC, almost half of American adults over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease, and it becomes more common in people over the age of 65. Celebrity Health Scares Thro

7. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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   Rather than a single disease entity, periodontal disease is a combination of multiple disease processes that share a common clinical manifestation. The cause includes both local and systemic factors. The disease consists of a chronic inflammation associated with loss of alveolar bone. Advanced disease features include pus and exudates.

8. Gingival disease - Wikipedia

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   As gingivitis progresses further and is not treated, it may progress into periodontitis. Periodontal disease is when the gums surrounding the teeth become swollen causing surrounding plaque to build up. If left untreated can cause the teeth to become loose due to weak gums. Periodontal disease can compromise factors such as: [4] Gingiva

9. Alex Rodriguez Reveals He Has Gum Disease and Talks ... - AOL

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   Alex Rodriguez knows he has a megawatt smile -- but according to his dentist, he is one of millions of Americans suffering from gum disease. "Looks can be deceiving," Rodriguez said on Wednesday ...