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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for "gum%disease"
  1. Gum Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you have gum disease, you're not alone. Many U.S. adults currently have some form of the disease. It ranges from simple gum ... bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. You can usually reverse it with daily brushing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/gumdisease.html - Health Topics
  2. Diabetes Complications (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... nerves and reduced blood flow to your feet Gum disease and other dental problems, because a high amount ... sugars or starches. Some types of plaque cause gum disease and bad breath. Other types cause tooth decay ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetescomplications.html - Health Topics
  3. Bad Breath (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... odor. Other problems in your mouth, such as gum disease, dry mouth, or cavities, may also cause it. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/badbreath.html - Health Topics
  4. Smoking (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... also increases your risk of getting heart disease, gum disease, and oral lesions. Why should I quit? Remember, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/smoking.html - Health Topics
  5. Tooth Decay (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... tartar can also irritate your gums and cause gum disease. You get fluoride from toothpaste, water, and other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/toothdecay.html - Health Topics
  6. Tooth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are teeth? Your teeth are made of a hard, bonelike material. There are four parts: Enamel, your tooth's hard surface Dentin, the hard yellow part ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/toothdisorders.html - Health Topics