Medical Definition of Gum disease

1. Inflammation of the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surrounds the teeth and holds them in place. Gum disease is caused by toxins secreted by bacteria in plaque that accumulate over time along the gum line. This plaque is a mixture of food, saliva, and bacteria. Early symptoms of gum disease include gum bleeding without pain. Pain is a symptom of more advanced gum disease as the loss of bone around the teeth leads to the formation of gum pockets. Bacteria in these pockets cause gum infection, swelling, pain, and further bone destruction. Advanced gum disease can cause loss of otherwise healthy teeth. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gum Disease

gum accroides
gum albanum
gum ammoniac
gum ammoniac
gum anime
gum arabic
gum arabic
gum ball
gum benjamin
gum benjamin
gum benzoin
gum boot
gum butea
gum contour
gum dammar
gum disease (current term)
gum elastic
gum elemi
gum eurphorbium
gum kino
gum labdanum
gum lancet
gum line
gum myrrh
gum olibanum
gum opium
gum plant
gum resection
gum resin
gum resin

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