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Our Services | Gum Disease
Other Causes of Periodontal Disease
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1. Physical and chemical irritants — Impacted food, tobacco
products, alcohol and the improper use of dental floss or toothpicks may
irritate gum tissue.
2. Abnormal oral conditions or habits — Badly aligned teeth,
poorly fitting bridges or partial dentures, defective fillings and
harmful habits, such as grinding the teeth and chewing ice, can also
cause problems.
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3. Unbalanced diet — Evidence shows a link between nutritional
deficiency and the body's ability to fight off infection.
4. Pregnancy — Due to fluctuations in hormone levels, a
temporary condition referred to as "pregnancy gingivitis" may occur.
5. Certain medications — Oral contraceptives, anti-epilepsy
drugs, steroids and cancer therapy drugs may have a negative affect.
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6. Certain diseases — Diabetes, uremia, liver cirrhosis,
anemia and leukemia are among the many diseases that may affect the
health of your gums.
You need not lose your teeth to gum disease.
With today's state-of-the-art treatment procedures, most teeth can be
saved.
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