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What causes gum disease?
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Dr Roland Chong
Dentist
Typically gum disease is experienced as inflammed and bleeding gums. Gum disease is caused predonminantly by accumulation of plaque at the gum line adjacent to the tooth. This happens when the plaque is left at the gumline. But gum disease is a spectrum from mild to severe types. The more severe type of gum disease affects the gum and underlying bone supporting the teeth in the jaws. This form of disease is caused by many factors other than the accumulation of plaque. Some of these factors include the immune system, type of bacteria in the mouth, genetics and lifestyle eg, smoking.
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Dr Jeremy Rourke
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Dental Plaque, easily removed with toothbrushing, flossing and toothpicks, is the most common cause of gum disease. For a full list see the American Academy of Periodontists webpage; http://www.perio.org/consumer/types-gum-disease.html
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Dr Kevin Jaffar
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Most likely causes are:
1/ Lask of good oral hygiene
2/ Smoking
3/ Genetic predispostion
4/ Overvigorous brushingReport this post
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