Jonathan Chadwick wrote: > "Some Form of Gum Disease Affects About > 75 Percent of Adults Over Age 35" You may have heard the adage "To keep your > teeth, take care of your gums." That’s good advice. > Signs of gum disease: > > gums that bleed when you brush your teeth > red, swollen or tender gums > gums that have pulled away from the teeth > chronic bad breath that doesn't go away > loose teeth > tooth aches > a change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite > a change in the fit of partial dentures > receding gums > Gum disease affects the tissues that surround and support your teeth. The > cause is bacteria, which can turn into tartar and plaque buildup, irritate > your gums and lead to bleeding and receding gums. Left unchecked, gingivitis > can lead to a more serious form of gum disease called periodontitis. This > long-term infection can eventually cause loss of your teeth. > Gum disease generally doesn’t hurt. You may have it for years before you > feel discomfort. Don’t wait until you feel the pain. > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. > Ayurveda attributes this to high pitta. These days dentists who find patients with gum disease think they've struck a gold mine and will come up with all kinds of (unnecessary) treatments to drive you into bankruptcy. Just another example of the sorry state of health and dental care in laissez-fair capitalist America.
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