Is gum disease curable?
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Floss daily. Use a sulcus toothbrush on the gum line. Use a soft toothbrush on the tooth surface. Replace brushes often.\n\nEat fresh fruits and vegetables to keep the mouth moist and avoid alcohol, smoking, and fried foods.\n\nSee a periodontist immediately.
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Scurvy.  Condition caused by lack of vitamin C in your diet.  It can cause your gums to bleed but fairly rare in developed countries.  If you get enough citrus foods, you shouldn't get scurvy.  Read the following link cause it has an interesting history.\n\nhttp://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Scurvy
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They can treat the infection normally without pulling the tooth. See a dentist if you have pain.
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If your gums have receded, it is sometimes possible to graft tissue to cover a portion of the exposed root surface and to reinforce the fragile, receding gum tissue to protect from further recession. Also common to receded gums is sensitivity that results from the exposed root surface. Your dentist can apply medications in the office, and /or recommend products for you to use at home that will help reduce sensitivity of these root surfaces and help protect the now vulnerable root surface from decay.\n\nGums that recede to expose the root surfaces of teeth is a common condition in adults over the age of 40. Many consider it to be just a sign of aging, and in some cases it is essentially that – often the result of wear and tear or years of aggressive tooth brushing. However, sometimes receding gums can be a sign of something more.\n\nIn many cases, receding gums are caused by periodontal disease (gum disease). Three out of four adults have some form of it, and in most cases, it doesn't cause any pain and goes unnoticed. \n\nCommon in adults, gum disease starts when bacteria containing plaque builds up on the teeth and gums. When the plaque is not removed daily, it produces toxins that irritate and inflame the gums. Eventually the inflammatory process destroys the gum tissues, causing them to separate from the tooth and form spaces called pockets. The pockets hold more bacteria, which only compounds the problem.\n\nIn the early stages, gum disease (gingivitis), marked by red or swollen gums that bleed easily, is reversible and can be detected and treated by your dentist or dental hygienist during regular check-ups. As the disease progresses (periodontitis), it can destroy the bone and soft tissues that support the teeth. In advanced stages of periodontitis, teeth can become loose, fall out or have to be removed by a dentist. In fact, periodontitis is the culprit in 70 percent of tooth loss in adults over 40.\n\nThe good news is these gum conditions can be prevented by good daily oral hygiene habits. Receding gums are best prevented by brushing with a soft toothbrush, using mild-to-moderate pressure and small circular or very short back and forth motions. Avoid hard toothbrush bristles and long horizontal brush strokes with excessive pressure on your toothbrush.\n\nRemember, with daily brushing and flossing and regular visits to the dentist, adults can look forward to keeping their natural teeth throughout their life.\n\n\nGL\nThe only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.  ~John E. Southard
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What the leading cause of tooth loss?  Periodontal disease.  What's the best way to prevent periodontal disease?  Brushing twice daily AND flossing once daily.  \nBrushing removes plaque off your teeth, but the brush cannot reach in between your teeth and under your gums like floss can.  Mouthwashes do not reach these ares either.  Plaque builds up in these areas and are in close contact with your gums.  Plaque is loaded with bacteria.  If the plaque is not removed it hardens into calculus (tartar).  Calculus has a great rough surface that is perfect for bacteria to attach and infect your gums.  Eventually the bacteria can migrate into your gums and into the supporting bones and tissue that hold your teeth in place.  Eventually the teeth become loose and fall out.  Periodontitis (when the supporting tissues are infected) and gingivitis (only the gums are infected) are preventable.  So how do you know if your gums are infected already?  If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, you already have gingivitis and are one step closer to dentures.  Just think, would you allow any other part of your body to be chronically infected?\n\nI know everyone hates flossing and it's such a hassle, but it is worth it in the long run.  Would you rather take a few minutes a day to floss and keep your teeth, or be toothless and have dentures?  Some people say they never floss and their teeth are fine, well they are the lucky ones.  Everybody's mouth is different.  If you absolutely will not floss, talk to your dentist or hygienist about other interdental cleaners.  If you don't have gaps in between any of your teeth though, floss will be the best thing.  There are all kinds of floss holders and things.  I've gone on long enough.  Just remember, healthy gums do not bleed.
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Gingivitis is when only the gums are affected and it is easily reversible.  Gingivitis is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums.  If your gums bleed when brushing or flossing, you have gingivitis.  Gingivitis is easily reversed with daily flossing and brushing twice daily.  An anti-gingivitis mouthwash (Listerine or Crest Pro-Health Rinse) will also help, but it will not substitute for flossing.  \n\nPeriodontitis is when the infection has moved from the gums and into the supporting bone and tissues.  Once you start losing bone, it cannot be rebuilt except with surgery.  Bone loss leads to loose teeth and tooth loss.  The link below has more information if you want to read some more on it.
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1. Gum diseases caused bacteria due to improper cleaning/brushing\n2.  Brush in small circular motion at area between gum and teeth.\ntoothpaste, toothbrush, mouth guggles, dental floss\nflossing is the most effective in getting out the food particles lodged in between the gum and teeth and in between teeth.
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Maybe tell him you have to forgo kissing for awhile until the infection in your gums heal.  You're only thinking of him; you'd hate to see him get this disease also!  Tell him you'll let him know when it is safe to kiss again.\n\nGood luck!
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Book an appointment at your local GUM clinic. put your mind at rest! if you have any of these they can be easily treated.
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Yes, but it depends on the stage.  If it is localized, it is definitely curable.
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Yes.\n\nwith the help of RIBAVIRIN and INTERFERON.\n\nMany many patients have been cured.
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http://www.ask.com/web?q=can+ameobiosis+be+cured&qsrc=0&o=0
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Gums can recede for several reasons, including periodontal disease, physical trauma (brushing too hard, too often or with a hard brush), tooth position and aging. If gum recession is severe, some of the tooth's root will be exposed. This can make the tooth sensitive to hot or cold temperatures and more prone to root decay, or may create an appearance problem. Soft-tissue grafts are used to add more gum tissue to prevent further recession, cover the exposed root area, stop the sensitivity and improve the appearance of the tooth. Some people's gums are naturally very thin, which increases the likelihood they will recede. In these cases, a soft-tissue graft may be done to prevent problems in the future.\n\n \n  What It Involves  \n \n \n\nThere are three different types of soft-tissue grafts: free gingival grafts, connective-tissue grafts and pedicle grafts. \nIn a free gingival graft, a small strip of flesh is removed from the roof of the mouth. The tissue, called the "graft," is then stitched to the existing gum tissue in the area being treated. This is often used for people who naturally have minimal amounts of gum tissue around their teeth and need to have them enlarged.\n\nIn a connective-tissue graft, a flap is cut in the roof of the mouth, forming a "trap door." The tissue under the flap is removed. The flap is then stitched over the area. The tissue that was removed, known as subepithelial connective tissue, is then slipped under the gum tissue surrounding an exposed root surface and anchored in place with sutures. This is the most commonly used procedure for treating root exposure.\n\nIn a pedicle graft, a flap of tissue from around an adjacent tooth is partially cut away with one edge still attached. The flap, also called a pedicle, is then slid sideways to cover the exposed root, and is stitched in place. A pedicle graft can be more successful than a free gingival graft because at least some of the blood vessels that feed the grafted section remain in place. However, a pedicle graft can be done only if an adjacent tooth has enough gum tissue to "share" with the tooth being treated.\n\nWith all of these procedures, many periodontists will use periodontal packing to cover and protect the grafted tissue for the first week or two of healing.\n\n \n  Discomfort Factor  \n \n \n\nWith free grafts and connective-tissue grafts, you will have two wounds, near the tooth and on the roof of your mouth, where the graft tissue was removed. The wound on the palate is often described as feeling like a significant pizza burn. Prescription pain medication can help control discomfort after surgery.\n\n \n  Aftercare  \n \n \n\nKeeping the mouth clean is important, so unaffected teeth will have to be brushed and flossed as usual. Mouth rinses that contain chlorhexidine usually are prescribed to assist in plaque control during the healing period. Antibiotics may be prescribed, but usually are not.\n\n \n  Side Effects of Treatment  \n \n \n\nTypically, there are no long-term side effects after soft-tissue grafting. In some cases, the new gum tissue may need some reshaping using a procedure called gingivoplasty to make the gum look as natural as possible.
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Diabetes and Dental Problems\n\nPeople with diabetes are more vulnerable to the millions of germs that live in your mouth. As a result, people with diabetes are more likely to have infections of their gums and the bones that hold the teeth in place. Diabetes also causes a decrease in blood supply to the gums making them more susceptible to disease. In addition, high blood sugars may cause dry mouth and make gum disease worse. The decrease in saliva can cause an increase in tooth decaying bacteria and plaque build up.\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of Dental Problems?\n\nSymptoms to watch for include bleeding and sore gums, frequent infections and bad breath.\n\nHow Can I Prevent These Dental Problems?\n\nTaking good care of your gums and teeth is very important, especially if you have diabetes. Here are some tips: \n\nHave a dental checkup every six months.\nTell your dentist that you have diabetes and ask him or her to show you how to take proper care of your gums and teeth.\nBrush and floss your teeth at least twice a day\nIf you smoke, quit.\nMaintain good glucose control.\nIf severe gum disease develops, surgery may save your teeth. But if that's not possible, you may have to have teeth pulled to prevent the infection from destroying the bone around your teeth. \n\nDiabetes:\nEye Problems Linked to Diabetes\n\nIf you have diabetes, don't buy a new pair of glasses when you notice you have blurred vision. It could just be a temporary problem that develops rapidly and is caused by high blood glucose levels.\n\nHigh blood glucose causes the lens of the eye to swell, which changes your ability to see. To correct this kind of blurred vision, you need to get your blood glucose back into the target range (90-130 milligrams per deciliter or mg/dL before meals, and less than 180 mg/dL one to two hours after a meal). It may take as long as three months after your blood glucose is well controlled for your vision to fully get back to normal.\n\nBlurred vision can also be a symptom of more serious eye problems. The three major eye problems that people with diabetes may develop and should be aware of are cataracts, glaucoma and retinopathy.\n\n\nCataracts\n\nA cataract is a clouding or fogging of the normally clear lens of the eye. The lens is what allows us to see and focus on an image just like a camera. Although anyone can get cataracts, people with diabetes get cataracts at an earlier age than most and the condition progresses more rapidly than in people without diabetes. \n\nIf you have a cataract, your eye cannot focus light and your vision is impaired. Symptoms include blurred or glared vision.\n\nTreatment is usually surgery followed by placement of a lens implant, with glasses or contact lenses as needed to further correct vision.\n\n\nGlaucoma\n\nWhen fluid inside the eye does not drain properly from a build up of pressure inside the eye, it results in a disease called glaucoma. The pressure damages nerves and the vessels in the eye, causing changes in vision. \n\nIn the most common form of glaucoma, there may be no symptoms at all until the disease is very advanced and there is significant vision loss. In the less common form, symptoms can include headaches, eye aches or pain, blurred vision, watering eyes, halos around lights and loss of vision.\n\nTreatment can include special eye drops, laser procedures, medicine or surgery. You can prevent serious problems by getting an annual glaucoma screening from your eye doctor.\n\n \nRetinopathy\n\nThe retina is a group of specialized cells that convert light as it enters though the lens into images. The eye nerve or optic nerve transmits visual information to the brain. \n\nDiabetic retinopathy is one of the vascular (blood-vessel related) complications related to diabetes. It is due to damage of small vessels and so is called a "microvascular complication." Kidney disease and nerve damage due to diabetes are also microvascular complications. Large blood vessel damage (a
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Hello,\n\nYou may consider paying a visit to an Oral Medicine specialist. They are easy to find and normally can be consulted in dental faculties.\n\nYou might also contact the American Academy of Oral Medicine to know where to find such a specialist near your city.\n\nDo it today!
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Nope.. TB is curable.\n\nOnce cured, you will not fail the medical exam.
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Probably you are like me in that genetically you have thin gum tissue. \n\nThe best solution is to use only a sulcus toothbrush to clean the gumline and a regular soft toothbrush on the teeth only.\n\nYour cut gum tissue should heal gradually within a week. If you need help to control bleeding or soreness, I recommend having your dentist or peridontist prescribe Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate). If the tissue, does not heal as expected, see a periodontist. Peridontists are much more competent than dentists concerning the gums.