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

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   Noticeable signs include receding gums,making the teeth appear longer. Gums may bleed more, and there may be some bone loss. Moderate periodontitis: As the gum disease progresses, pockets get deeper.

3. Chronic periodontitis - Wikipedia

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   Chronic periodontitis is initiated by Gram-negative tooth-associated microbial biofilms that elicit a host response, which results in bone and soft tissue destruction. In response to endotoxin derived from periodontal pathogens, several osteoclast-related mediators target the destruction of alveolar bone and supporting connective tissue such as the periodontal ligament.

4. Gingival recession - Wikipedia

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   Gingival recession, also known as gum recession and receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction of the gingival margin from the crown of the teeth. [1] Gum recession is a common problem in adults over the age of 40, but it may also occur starting in adolescence, or around the age of 10.

5. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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   These bacteria infect the gum tissue surrounding the teeth, leading to inflammation and, if left untreated, progressive damage to the teeth and gum tissue. [9] Recent meta-analysis have shown that the composition of the oral microbiota and its response to periodontal disease differ between men and women.

6. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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   The advanced lesion is no longer localized to the area around the gingival sulcus but spreads apically as well as laterally around a tooth and perhaps even deep into the gum tissue papilla. There is a dense infiltrate of plasma cells, other lymphocytes and macrophages. The clusters of perivascular plasma cells still appears from the established ...

7. Eight natural ways to get healthier, stronger gums and teeth

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   Gum diseases are incredibly crippling. They lead to tooth loss, bacteria overgrowth, and a horrible accumulation of mucus and dental plaque. Eight natural ways to get healthier, stronger gums and ...