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Do dirty gums affect the risk of hearts diseases?
Gum disease can increase risk of heart disease and heart attack because of bacteria.
What diseases are caused by cigars?
Lung disease, heart disease, skin disease, mouth/gum disease, heart attack, stroke, Yes. It's such a joy. Not really. Please, do all you can to stop your addiction! You can save your own life.
Can you have gum disease more than once?
Yes it is possible to have gum disease more than once. In fact it is common. The treatments you get from your dentist cannot be successful unless you increase your oral hygiene and eliminate factors such as smoking.
What is one of the main risk factors for gum disease?
lack of dental care. Initiatives by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have begun to study the relation between periodontal disease and general health.
Physicians and dentists are concerned that gum disease is linked to?
Heart disease is linked to gum disease.
Is gum disease a respiratory disease?
no
Can sugarless gum cause gum disease?
No.
Who created a freestyle stroke?
a buble gum did
What is the relation between teeth and health?
The state of your teeth affects your overall health. Gum disease is linked to lots of health problems in other parts of the body. Brushing your teeth can prevent gum disease and improve your overall health too.Spot gum diseaseSigns of gum disease include: Gums that bleed when you brush your teethBlood in your salivaRed, swollen gumsBad breathWobbly or loose teethAbscessed teethTooth lossIf you're concerned that you may have gum disease, visit your dentist.Did you know that gum disease isn't just bad news for your teeth, it's also linked to serious health problems in other parts of your body?Gum disease increases your risk of all kinds of other health complications, including stroke, diabetes and heart disease.Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, explains: "The link between oral health and overall body health is well documented and backed by robust scientific evidence. Despite this, only one in six people realises that people with gum disease may have an increased risk of stroke or diabetes. And only one in three is aware of the heart disease link."Gum disease dangersGum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth. It's mainly caused by bacteria from plaque build-up. In some patients who are susceptible to gum disease, the body over-reacts to the bacteria around the gums and causes too much inflammation. In others, the inflammation doesn't clear up properly. The result of the intense gum inflammation is that it also affects the bloodstream and is believed slowly to damage blood vessels in the heart and brain over a long time period. What's the damage?Gum disease has been linked to a variety of other health problems, including: heart disease and heart attacksdiabetes and its controlstrokerheumatoid arthritisPreventing problemsThe good news is that brushing your teeth properly and looking after your gums can prevent and treat gum disease, improve your overall health and help reduce your risk of health problems, such as heart disease. Follow a routine of brushing your teeth for a full two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, plus cleaning between your teeth with floss or interdental brushes.Visit your dentist and dental hygienist regularly for cleaning and check-ups. It's especially important to look after your teeth and gums if you're pregnant. NHS dental care is free for pregnant women and during the 12 months after you've given birth.Find out more about how to brush your teeth properly.
When you suck your teeth your upper gum bleeds why?
Gum disease
What can make gum disease worse?
gum can cause lung cancer
After bacterially caused gum disease the next most common cause of gum disease?
smoking and eating chewing tobacco
