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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



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