Gum disease

Gum disease: Introduction

Gum disease: A common cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. (Source: excerpt from Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth - Age Page - Health Information: NIA) ... more about Gum disease.

Gum disease: Dental condition affecting the gums. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Gum disease is available below.

Symptoms of Gum disease

• Red gums
• Sore gums
• Swollen gums
• Bleeding gums
• Gums pulling away from your teeth
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 10 symptoms of Gum disease

Gum disease: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Gum disease:

• Periodontitis
• Tooth loss
• Cardiovascular disease - gum disease raises the risk of CVD.
• Pregnancy complications
  • Premature babies (see Small baby)
  • Low-birth weight
• more complications...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Gum disease

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Gum disease?

• Failure to diagnose Gum disease
• Hidden causes of Gum disease (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Gum disease

Gum disease: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Face / Facial / Oral Health Specialists:
  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
• Dental Health Specialists:
  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental)
  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Pathology (Mouth Specialist)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Mouth / Facial Surgery)
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics (Dental Prosthetics)
• more specialists...»

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• Research local specialists including ratings, affiliations, and sanctions.

Hospitals & Clinics: Gum disease

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Gum disease:

• Dental Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings » »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Gum disease, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experinece Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Causes of Gum disease

• Pregnancy gingivitis (type of Dental conditions)
• more causes...»

Read more about causes of Gum disease

More information about causes of Gum disease:

• Underlying causes of Gum disease
• Gum disease as a symptom
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Gum disease

News Archives for Gum disease

Medical news articles related to Gum disease include:

• Gum Disease, Heart Disease Share Genetic Link
• Gum Disease May Reactivate AIDS Virus
• Gum Disease Treatment Doesn't Cut Preterm Birth Risk
• Health Tip: Diabetes and Gum Disease
• Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Gum disease

Medical research articles related to Gum disease include:

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: treatment of perimplantitis
• Teeth (diagram)
• Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults
• Endocarditis
• Bad Breath (Halitosis)
• Oral Hygiene
• Isotretinoin for severe acne
• more research...»

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Videos for Gum disease

Patient Surveys for Gum disease

• Patient Profile Survey
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• Survey about the symptoms of your Gum disease
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Reseach about Gum disease

Visit our research pages for current research about Gum disease treatments.

Gum disease: Broader Related Topics

• Dental conditions
• Gum disorders
• more types...»

Types of Gum disease

Stories from Users Related to Gum disease

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• Blisters on gums and in cheeks
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  • More user stories

User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about Gum disease, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
• Tell us your medical story.
• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for this?
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Article Excerpts about Gum disease

A common cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. (Source: excerpt from Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)