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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 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.
When you suck your teeth your upper gum bleeds why?
Gum disease
What can make gum disease worse?
gum can cause lung cancer
Can you get gum disease from chewing gum while smoking?
Smoking does not 'cause' gum disease per se. However, smoking is considered a significant risk factor for gum disease. A risk factor is something that may make a person more susceptible to a disease. There are several recognized risk factors for gum disease. Poor oral hygiene, diabetes, genetics, and age, along with smoking are all considered common risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis). Gum disease is an infection caused by bacteria that colonize in the space (pocket or sulcus) between the teeth and gums. The body reacts to these bacteria with an immune response in which the tissue, including gum tissue, connective tissue, and bone, are slowly destroyed. If enough tissue surrounding the teeth is destroyed, the teeth eventually lose enough supporting structure that they can no longer withstand the forces of biting and chewing. The teeth will become loose and can be lost. Once the teeth have been lost, the infection goes away, because there is no longer a space (sulcus) for the bacteria to colonize. Smoking is a risk factor for gum disease because the the chemicals in inhaled smoke interfere with the body's ability to repair damaged tissues. Smoking cuts down on the blood supply because it is vasoconstrictive . It limits the the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue. It is also known that nicotine is toxic to cells called fibroblasts, which are responsible for manufacturing new connective tissue. The less fibroblasts work, the more rapid the progression of gum disease. The American Association of Periodontists (gum specialists) (www.perio.org) has determined that smoking may be the single most significant risk factor for advanced severe gum disease. In a study published several years ago, over 50% of all Americans who had advanced gum disease were either current or past smokers. While smoking is a significant risk factor, gum disease is a multi-factorial condition. Quiting smoking can go a long way toward minimizing the progression of the disease, but other factors need to be taken into consideration in any effort to control the disease. Your best option is to discuss your particular condition with your dentist and dental hygienist. They are able to assess the situation and make the best recommendations for countering the disease. camron handcock
After bacterially caused gum disease the next most common cause of gum disease?
smoking and eating chewing tobacco
What is one of the first indicators of gum disease?
The most telling signs of early gum disease are swollen gums and bleeding.
Can kids have gum disease?
yes
What disease affects the gum?
Gingavitis
