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Women more prone to gum disease.
Periodontal (gum) disease comes from bacteria and toxins in dental plaque that forms on teeth. If this plaque is not removed immediately it hardens into tartar and a dentist must remove it during routine teeth cleaning. The bacteria in plaque infects the gums and causes redness and inflammation, which destroys the tissues and bone supporting the teeth. As a result the gums separate from teeth and cause infection. Common causes of periodontal disease include tobacco, medications, genetics, stress, poor personal hygiene, nutrition, systemic diseases and for women, hormones. For the most part, women take much better care of their oral…
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