Hormonal changes can cause the gums to become red and tender and bleed more easily. This may worsen any pre-existing periodontal disease. Recent studies suggest Periodontal Disease can lead to pre-term low birth weight. Your periodontist will be able to help prevent gum disease during pregnancy or puberty.
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Older adults are likely to take medications that can impact oral health and affect dental treatment. Common medications such as antidepressants, antihistamines, diuretics, pain killers, and high blood pressure medications can cause side effects. For example: Dry mouth Soft tissue changes Taste changes Gingival overgrowth Dry mouth (Xerostomia) leaves the mouth without enough saliva to wash
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The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. In order to keep your teeth and gums healthy, daily cleaning is required in the form of brushing and flossing. If the plaque is not removed, it hardens into a rough, porous deposit called calculus, or
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Risks for heart disease include smoking, high cholesterol, being overweight and having high blood pressure or hypertension. Today, there is evidence mounting that shows periodontal disease may increase your risk for heart disease as well. Several theories exist to explain the link between periodontal disease and heart disease. One theory is that oral bacteria can
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