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Results 1 - 10 of 20 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. 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
  4. Bad Breath (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... odor. Other problems in your mouth, such as gum disease, dry mouth, or cavities, may also cause it. ... help fight bad breath. Mouthwashes, mints or chewing gum may make your breath fresher. If you have a disease that causes the bad breath, treating the disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/badbreath.html - Health Topics
  5. Tooth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... tooth that did not erupt (break through the gum) when it should have. It is usually ... tobacco See your dentist or oral health professional regularly
    https://medlineplus.gov/toothdisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Tooth Decay (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... tartar can also irritate your gums and cause gum disease. You get fluoride from toothpaste, water, and other ... t have enough saliva, because of medicines, certain diseases, or some cancer ... Many older adults have receding gums and more wear on their teeth. These raise ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/toothdecay.html - Health Topics
  7. Mouth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... enough saliva, caused by some medicines and certain diseases Gum or tooth problems Bad breath Treatment for mouth disorders varies, depending on the problem. If a mouth problem is caused by some other disease, treating that disease can help. It is also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mouthdisorders.html - Health Topics
  8. Endocarditis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you: Take good care of your teeth and gums every day Have dental exams and cleaning at your dentist's office every 6 months Make heart-healthy habits part of your daily life to help prevent heart disease Call your health care provider right away if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/endocarditis.html - Health Topics
  9. Overactive Bladder (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... drops to keep your eyes moist, chew sugarless gum or suck on sugarless hard candy if dry mouth bothers you, and take small sips of water throughout the day. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    https://medlineplus.gov/overactivebladder.html - Health Topics
  10. Smokeless Tobacco (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of exposed tooth roots Pulling away of the gums from the teeth White ... heart disease and stroke. Smokeless tobacco contains more nicotine than ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/smokelesstobacco.html - Health Topics
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