Sentences with phrase «severe gum disease»

Depending on how severe the gum disease is, just the gums may be affected or the entire support structure may be affected.

Severe gum disease causes at least one - third of adult tooth loss.

And some studies suggest that women with severe gum disease are at higher risk for preterm delivery (and a low - birth - weight baby).

«More evidence of link between severe gum disease and cancer risk: In largest study to date using dental exams, severe periodontitis associated with 24 percent increased risk.»

We know the risk of severe gum disease and heart disease as well as other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

Ötzi (inset photo), a Stone Age man who died atop a glacier about 5300 years ago, suffered from severe gum disease and cavities.

Severe gum disease causes painful red and swollen gums, loose teeth and pus seeping from tooth sockets.

Patients with leukocyte adhesion deficiency, or LAD, suffer from frequent bacterial infections, including the severe gum disease known as periodontitis.

Severe gum disease is among the most prevalent chronic infection in particular in African - American populations and is associated with complex microbial infection in the sub-gingival cavity.

In fact, Dr. Bass was once told that he needed to have all of his teeth pulled due to his severe gum disease and used his knowledge of microbiology, his microscope and trial and error to discover this method of brushing.