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Gum disease not tied to pregnancy risks
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| Saturday, May 23, 2009
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Contrary to earlier reports, gum disease, also referred to as "periodontal" disease, does not appear to be associated with preterm births and other pregnancy problems.
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Tooth loss related to various factors
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| Thursday, November 17, 2005
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Smoking, inadequate oral hygiene and rheumatoid arthritis increase the risk of losing teeth due to periodontal disease.
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Gum disease and weight loss
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| Friday, April 09, 2004
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Having periodontal disease is linked to an increased likelihood of weight loss in older adults and the more extensive the disease the greater the weight loss. This may lead to an increased risk of illness and death.
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Fizzy drinks cause tooth erosion
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| Monday, March 15, 2004
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Fizzy drinks are the major cause of tooth erosion in teenagers. The sodas and pop drunk by teenagers wears away the protective coating on teeth, which leads to dental erosion and weakens the teeth. It can cause thinning or chipping of tooth edges too.
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Eat your way to good teeth!
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| Friday, January 30, 2004
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Skipping breakfast increases the risk of cavities in young children. It has been found that children between the ages of 2 and 5 who don't eat breakfast every day are almost 4 times more likely to develop tooth decay in their baby teeth than kids who never skip the morning meal.
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