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Bleeding Gums Can Trigger Periodontal Disease; Be Especially Careful when Your Immune System Is Weakened; It Also Increases the Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Dementia
Periodontal disease, which is said to affect about 80% of adults, is characterized by swollen and bleeding gums. If left untreated, it can worsen, leading to bone loss and tooth loss. The scary thing is that the symptoms can progress unnoticed, and the effects extend beyond the mouth. We asked a dentist about daily prevention methods. Do you have the impression that periodontal disease is more common in the elderly with weakened immune systems? …
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Periodontal disease, which is said to affect about 80% of adults, is characterized by swollen and bleeding gums. If left untreated, it can worsen, leading to bone loss and tooth loss. The scary thing is that the symptoms can progress unnoticed, and the effects extend beyond the mouth. We asked a dentist about daily prevention methods. Do you have the impression that periodontal disease is more common in the elderly with weakened immune systems? …