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

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   Working to improve your gum health and prevent gum disease can actually improve your overall health, too. ... Noticeable signs include receding gums,making the teeth appear longer. Gums may bleed ...

3. The best toothbrushes for healthy gums and teeth, tested and ...

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   Soft bristles are recommended as they are gentle on enamel and help prevent gum recession. They effectively remove plaque without causing harm to your gums," says Khan. Soft bristles are ...

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

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   Receding teeth — gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth, causing the teeth to look longer than before Loose or separated teeth Pus between your gums and teeth

5. 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.

6. Gums - Wikipedia

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   Gingival recession is when there is an apical movement of the gum margin away from the biting (occlusal) surface. [4] It may indicate an underlying inflammation such as periodontitis [ 5 ] or pyorrhea , [ 5 ] a pocket formation, dry mouth [ 5 ] or displacement of the marginal gums away from the tooth by mechanical (such as brushing), [ 5 ...

7. Necrotizing gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   When the attachments of the teeth to the bone are involved, the term NP is used. Treatment of NG is by removal of dead gum tissue and antibiotics (usually metronidazole) in the acute phase, and improving oral hygiene to prevent recurrence. Although the condition has a rapid onset and is debilitating, it usually resolves quickly and does no ...