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Scurvy is a result of vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is necessary in protein synthesis. Protein is a major component of the tissues which hold the teeth in the jaws. Therefore, scurvy can result in the degradation of the tissues that hold the teeth in place, and this can result in loose teeth.
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What dieses cause teeth to fall out?
scurvy
What did scurvy do to people?
Scurvy is a severe lack of vitamin C. It causes spots on the skin, spongy gums, bleeding from mucous membranes, and their teeth fall out.
What are facts about scurvy?
people were made you eat anything with vitamin C in it to prevent it on ships the main thing to prevent scurvy on ships was sauerkraut - pickled cabbages people suffering from scurvy can have their teeth fall out and limbs sometimes had to be chopped off Most people back in the day died from scurvy.
What does lack of vitamins do to your body?
if you get alack of vitamins like the sailors did in the 15 and 16th centurys you will get a disease called scurvy wich will make your teeth fall out and eventually die but that will take along time.
Can percocet make your teeth fall out?
no
Is there a way to make baby teeth fall out faster?
no
Can not brusing your teeth make them come out?
Not brushing your teeth can cause them to rot and fall out of your mouth.
What happen when you have scurvy?
Well you would have weakening skin or loss of teeth
Scurvy What are the symptoms?
Some symptoms of scurvy are: bleeding gums, feeling weak, loss of teeth, loss of hair, also scars and tissues. All these symptoms are a sign of scurvy. Scurvy is life-threatning as 99% of scurvy cases know to mankind have always lead to death.
Why did ancient Egyptian bread make the peoples teeth fall out?
Ancient Egyptian bread made their teeth fall out because of how coarse the bread was.
What is Scurvy and what are some Symptoms?
Scurvy leads to the formation of spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from the mucous membranes. The spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person with the ailment looks pale, feels depressed, and is partially immobilized. In advanced scurvy there are open, suppurating wounds and loss of teeth.
Why is cocoa cola bad for your teeth?
It has 54mg of caffeine and also it can make your teeth black. It makes your teeth weak and it will fall out early.
