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What is a gum disease?
"Gum disease" is a non-medical way to describe any disease that affects the gums in your mouth. One of the most common gum diseases is gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gingiva or gums - signs include bleeding from the gums, swelling, pain and redness of the gums. However, there are other diseases include cancer of the gingiva that are also classified as "gum disease".
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.
Can you get gum deses from a cavity?
Yes, a cavity can contribute to gum disease. Both conditions are caused by bacteria in plaque. An untreated cavity, especially one near the gum line, can lead to inflammation and infection of the gums, which is a key step toward gum disease.
After bacterially caused gum disease the next most common cause of gum disease?
smoking and eating chewing tobacco
Can kids have gum disease?
yes
Does nicorette gum cause gum disease?
Nicorette gum contains nicotine, the addictive ingredient in cigarettes. While nicotine does not 'cause' gum disease, it has been shown to contribute to the severity of the disease. Nicotine is toxic to cells called fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are cells that create and rebuild connective tissue in the body. Connective tissue is destroyed in gum disease, and when fibroblast function is impaired by nicotine, the body's ability to fight off the disease is significantly limited. Therefore, gum disease generally tends to be more severe in people who ingest or inhale nicotine.
What disease can result in destruction of tissues surrounding the tooth?
gum disease
Is alzhemeris a disease that affects the nervous system?
Yes it is a disease that affects the nervous system. It is a neuro-generative disease in the body.
What are the differences between parkinson's and alzhiemer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease affects memory while Parkinson's disease affects movement.
What is the number of deaths and people that gum disease has affected?
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a significant global health issue that affects approximately 50% of adults over the age of 30, with the prevalence increasing with age. While it is primarily an oral health concern, severe cases can lead to systemic health issues, contributing to complications that may result in mortality. However, exact statistics on deaths directly attributed solely to gum disease are difficult to determine, as it is often a contributing factor to other conditions rather than a direct cause of death. Overall, millions are affected, but quantifying deaths specifically due to gum disease remains complex.
