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> Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease
is the name for
bacterial infection
s of the
gums
in the
mouth
. People who have
diabetes
are more likely to have gum disease than people who do not have diabetes.
Symptoms
redness or bleeding of gums while brushing
teeth
Treatment
regular
brushing
and flossing, use of a thin piece of
cotton
or
nylon
string to clean between the teeth
treatment by a
periodontist
, which may include professional cleaning,
drug
s, and/or
surgery
Prevention
diets high in
Vitamin C
and regular
dental hygiene
(see above)
See also
Actinomyces naeslundii
Dentistry
Infectious diseases
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