- Gum disease
Gum disease may refer to:
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Gingivitis
*Periodontitis
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Gum disease — 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… … Medical dictionary
gum disease — noun : gumming disease … Useful english dictionary
Disease, gum — 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… … Medical dictionary
gum — gum1 [ gʌm ] noun * ▸ 1 part of mouth ▸ 2 chewing gum ▸ 3 substance from trees ▸ 4 eucalyptus tree ▸ 5 type of glue ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count the firm pink flesh in your mouth that your teeth are attached to: Brushing regularly keeps your gums… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gum — I UK [ɡʌm] / US noun Word forms gum : singular gum plural gums * 1) [countable] the firm pink flesh in your mouth that your teeth are fixed into Brushing regularly keeps your gums healthy. gum disease 2) [uncountable] chewing gum a stick of gum… … English dictionary
Gum lift — A gum lift is a cosmetic dental procedure that raises and sculpts the gum line. This procedure involves reshaping the tissue and/or underlying bones to create the appearance of longer or symmetrical teeth, thereby making the smile more… … Wikipedia
disease — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Condition of ill health Nouns 1. disease, illness, sickness, ailment, ailing; morbidity, infirmity, ailment, indisposition; complaint, disorder, malady; functional disorder. 2. condition, affliction,… … English dictionary for students
gum — [[t]gʌ̱m[/t]] gums, gumming, gummed 1) N MASS Gum is a substance, usually tasting of mint, which you chew for a long time but do not swallow. → See also , chewing gum 2) N COUNT: usu pl Your gums are the areas of firm, pink flesh inside your… … English dictionary
Disease, Kawasaki — A syndrome of unknown origin, mainly affecting young children, causing fever, reddening of the eyes (conjunctivitis), lips and mucous membranes of the mouth, ulcerative gum disease (gingivitis), swollen glands in the neck (cervical… … Medical dictionary
gum rash — noun A skin disease, red gum • • • Main Entry: ↑gum … Useful english dictionary
