Sentences with phrase «gum disease during»

Some women are at greater risk of gum disease during pregnancy if their folic acid levels are low.

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According to statistical data, gum disease or periodontal disease affects around 40 % of expecting mothers, while gingivitis occurs in 60 - 70 % of pregnant women, usually during the second and third trimester.

Data collected during a long - term health study provides additional evidence for a link between increased risk of cancer in individuals with advanced gum disease, according to a new collaborative study led by epidemiologists Dominique Michaud at Tufts University School of Medicine and Elizabeth Platz of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Kimmel Cancer Center.

Early signs of periodontal disease are bleeding of the gums during brushing or flossing, which is considered gingivitis.

My gum disease is in remission and for the first time in 40 some years my gums do not bleed during the night or when I brush or have my teeth cleaned.

If they do need convincing, for example, with previously undiagnosed oral pain from dental disease or hip pain from osteoarthritis, I demonstrate for them during the physical exam — press on the sore gums or extend the leg of the sore hip.

Signs of Periodontal disease or tooth / gum problems include: - bad breath - broken or loose teeth - extra teeth or retained baby teeth - abnormal chewing, drooling, not wanting to eat, difficulty eating, and dropping food from mouth - discolored teeth or teeth covered In tarter - red or swollen gums - pain in or around the mouth - bleeding from mouth (usually seen during or after chewing)- irritability or new behaviors involving biting, or growling when around the mouth.

Siamese cats can suffer from gum disease due to the shape of their jaws; when they eat they are sometimes able to swallow food whole, so their teeth aren't naturally cleaned during eating.

For those pets that experience difficulty during brushing, using dental water additives and rinses such as Be Fresh Dental Care Solution, C.E.T. Oral Rinse, and C.E.T. Aquadent may help soothe gum inflammation, freshen breath, and kill harmful bacteria involved in plaque buildup and progressive periodontal disease.

Veterinarians know what signs of dental disease to look for during the oral exam, but only dental radiographs can detect serious problems in the tooth or under the gum line that a visual examination alone won't identify.

During an annual checkup, your vet will examine your dog's coat and skin, check his or her weight, and evaluate his or her teeth for signs of tooth decay and gum disease.