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Periodontal disease
Damage to the gums[?] in the mouth by bacterial infection[?]. People who have diabetes are more likely to have gum disease than people who do not have diabetes.
symptoms
- redness or bleeding of gums while brushing teeth
treatment
- regular brushing and flossing, use of a thin piece of cotton or nylon string to clean between the teeth
prevention
- diets high in Vitamin C and regular dental hygiene[?] (see above)
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