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Can you die from Gum Disease?

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Periodontal disease can lead to heart disease, which can kill you. You cannot die from gum disease alone though. Any comments?

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  1. Marcie says:

    Indirectly – yes. Your gums can become so majorly inflamed and ravaged that you won’t want to eat or drink much – coz the pain will be astronomical. While you’re not eating properly, the diseases attacking your gums will be releasing toxins

  2. Rebeca says:

    no you cant die from gum disease but it is curable with denist vists

  3. Maricruz says:

    Gum Disease. I have these gaps between my gums & teeth. Dentist says it’s gum disease.? Dentist cleaned teeth real good. I do as he says, brush twice a day,floss, & use a good

  4. Van says:

    Bacteria in our mouth causes gum disease. Some types of gum disease is inherited. Not brushing your teeth as often as you should will cause gum disease. More:http://answers.ask.com/Health/Dentistry/what_causes_gum_disease

  5. Cassi says:

    If you have gum disease you need use mouth wash daily, brush your teeth, gum’s and tongue often, and watch your diet. Your Dentist can prescribe the best mouthwash to use daily. Taking vitamins will also be an added cure. More:http://answers.ask.com/Health/Other/how_to_cure_gum_disease

  6. Oda says:

    To treat gum disease you must be serious about oral hygiene. Some things to follow are to floss, brush your teeth daily, clean the tongue, and visit the doctor in order to get a proper cleaning. You can find more information here: http://ww… More:http://answers.ask.com/Health/Dentistry/how_to_treat_gum_disease

  7. Bronwyn says:

    you really can’t die but u can get sick

  8. Laurice says:

    The bacteria can enter the jawbone when you have periodontal disease; Osteonecrosis is what happens if the bone infection is left untreated; the bone dies. Detail:http://www.ehow.com/about_5438491_jawbone-infection.html

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