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… Condition Basics What is gum disease? Gum disease is an infection of … the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth. Periodontitis (say "pair-ee-oh-don-TY-tus") is … need. In periodontitis, the symptoms are more advanced. They include: Gums that pull away …
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… Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with …
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… Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Toothaches and gum problems are common. But you can usually … or jaw. Viral infections, such as shingles . Diseases, such as diabetes . Nerve-related … more serious problems with the gum tissue. Periodontitis is severe gum disease. It's …
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… is one of the most effective ways to treat gum disease before it becomes severe. Root planing and scaling cleans between the gums and the teeth down to the roots . Your …
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… Condition Basics What is advanced or metastatic prostate cancer? … part of the male reproductive system. Locally advanced prostate cancer means that the cancer … liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with …
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… Overview You chew nicotine gum as a way to help yourself quit using tobacco. The gum has nicotine and feels and looks like chewing gum. When you chew the gum, the nicotine …
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… Being proactive in preventing diseases and injuries will help you and your … Disease Root Planing and Scaling for Gum Disease Tay-Sachs Disease … Being … Disease Root Planing and Scaling for Gum Disease Tay-Sachs Disease …
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… How can you live well with congenital heart disease? Here are some things you can do to … Also, take good care of your teeth and gums. Be physically active. People with heart … Also, take good care of your teeth and gums. Be physically active. People with heart …
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… to your doctor about them. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable … invasive or conservative care in coronary and advanced kidney disease. The New England … invasive or conservative care in coronary and advanced kidney disease. The New England …
