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Gum Disease, Periodontitis and Gingivitis

Helpful information about gum disease from the early stage of gingivitis to the more advanced stage of periodontitis.
Gum Disease
Learn what you can do to prevent gum disease and maintain good oral health.
8 Warning Signs of Gum Disease
It is important to know these 8 warning signs of gum disease so that you can notify your dentist before the disease progresses.
How to Prevent Gum Disease
Learn how to prevent gum disease by following these easy steps.
What is Periodontitis?
Explains what periodontitis is and how periodontitis can be linked to heart attacks and strokes.
What is Gingivitis?
Describes what gingivitis is and what you can do to prevent it.
Pregnancy Gingivitis - What is Pregnancy Gingivitis?
Explains what pregnancy gingivitis is, how you can prevent pregnancy gingivitis and what to do if you develop pregnancy gingivitis.
What is a Periodontist?
Explains what a periodontist is as well as what a periodontist does.
What Causes Bad Breath?
Learn what causes bad breath and how prevent it.
What is Trench Mouth?
Have you ever heard of trench mouth? Find out about this severe gum infection and what you can do to prevent trench mouth.
How Your Mouth Affects your Overall Health
Gum disease is a serious dental problem. Gum disease has also been linked to heart disease and strokes. Learn how you can prevent gum disease and protect your overall health.
The Connection Between Diabetes and Gum Disease
Learn why diabetes and periodontal / gum disease are connected and what steps a person with diabetes can take to prevent gum disease.
Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
A new study has linked gum disease to pancreatic cancer. Find out how preventing gum disease might reduce your chances of developing deadly pancreatic cancer.
Cholesterol May Link Gum Disease, Heart Disease
Information that suggests a link between gum disease (periodontitis), cholesterol, heart disease and strokes.
Reasons to Have a Dental Cleaning
Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease and more. Regular check ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene.
10 Facts That Every Dental Patient Should Know
These dental facts will help you learn how to prevent dental problems from happening to you.
Dental Health Issues Associated With HIV / AIDS
Dental health issues associated with HIV / AIDS and how to help maintain dental health while the immune system is weakened.
Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
Marian Eure provides information about diabetes and gum disease.
Smoking and Dental Problems
Describes the dental problems associated with smoking and other uses of tobacco including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco and hookah water pipes.
Video - Causes and Effects of Gingivitis
This excellent video will teach you the risk factors and effects of gingivitis.
Photos of the Stages of Gum Disease
View the photos of the stages of gum disease.

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