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Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious disease that results in damage to the bone.
Follow the links below to find information about periodontal diseases.
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Teeth and drug use
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Better Health Channel
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Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage. Estimates suggest that about 40 per cent of people take at least one type of medicine that could damage their teeth.
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May 2008
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Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Therapy of chronic periodontitis is based on the mechanical removal of subgingival bacteria from infected root surfaces in order to arrest and control the loss of tooth supporting bone and tissues. Non-surgical periodontal therapy can be carried out eit...
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Nov 2007
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Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Many dentists and hygienists regularly provide scaling and polishing for patients, even if those patients are considered to be at low risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease. The trials included in this review were judged to be of poor quality. The...
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Aug 2007
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Dental conditions during pregnancy
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myDr
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Read about some oral health problems that can be triggered by pregnancy, such as gingivitis and pregnancy epulis.
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May 2007
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Teeth care
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Better Health Channel
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Dental (tooth) decay is caused by poor toothbrushing routines and frequent consumption of sugary foods throughout the day. Good oral hygiene and regular visits to a dental professional will help maintain healthy teeth and gums. Fluoridated drinking water and toothpastes help reduce dental decay.
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Feb 2007
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Gum disease
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Better Health Channel
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Gum disease affects most people at some time during their life. It is usually caused by a build-up of plaque on teeth. One of the common signs of gum disease is bleeding gums. Cleaning teeth carefully each day can help prevent gum disease.
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Feb 2007
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Drugs and bleeding from the gums (Comments for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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Most bleeding gums are not caused by medicines. The bleeding is usually caused by dental problems. Regular cleaning and dental checkups can help to prevent bleeding gums.
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Dec 2006
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Drugs and gingival bleeding
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Australian Prescriber
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Gingival bleeding is an uncommon adverse effect, but some drugs may directly or indirectly cause bleeding gums. The gums may bleed spontaneously or following oral hygiene procedures or eating.
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Dec 2006
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Guided tissue regeneration for periodontal infra-bony defects
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Current treatments for destructive periodontal (gum) disease are not able to restore damaged bone and connective tissue support for teeth. There are therefore limitations in treating patients with advanced disease. The surgical technique, guided tissue ...
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Jan 2006
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Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Removing dental plaque by toothbrushing helps prevent gum inflammation (gingivitis). Toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste prevents tooth decay. ...
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Feb 2005
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Dental problems in diabetes (Comments for Consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of infection. If the gums become infected it can cause a condition called periodontitis. The inflammation this causes can sometimes lead to the patient losing a tooth.
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Apr 2004
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Diabetes and periodontitis
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Australian Prescriber
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Poorly controlled diabetes is an important risk factor for periodontitis. As severe periodontitis can lead to the loss of teeth, it is important that patients with diabetes practise good oral hygiene and have regular dental check-ups so that problems can be detected quickly.
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Apr 2004
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Gum disease
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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Infection of the bone and soft tissues around the teeth is very common. Medicines, such as some medicines for high blood pressure or epilepsy, can also cause the gums to swell.
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Feb 2003
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Management of drug-induced gingival enlargement
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Australian Prescriber
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Gingival enlargement is an unwanted adverse effect of some drugs such as cyclosporin, phenytoin and calcium channel antagonists. Gingival enlargement can be managed locally and systemically with a combination of medical and dental treatment.
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Feb 2003
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Bleeding from the gums
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Bleeding of the gums is often due to infection of the gums or the bone supporting the teeth.
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May 2002
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Dental health tips for adults
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Today`s dentistry tries to avoid dental fillings by preventing dental disease before it goes too far.
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Jul 2001
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Keeping your teeth: whatever your age
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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The idea that tooth loss is a normal part of ageing is a myth - providing you take good care of your teeth, there's no reason why you shouldn't have as many teeth in your 70s as in your 20s. Although most people understand that decay can damage teeth, not everyone realises that gum disease can also cause tooth loss.
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Sep 1999
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