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Need advice as a heart diease outpatient? i suffer from gum diease and don't get help with my teeth as i have gum diease. my tongue is rough and fury

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Hairy toungue: This condition is caused by a fungal/yeast infection, it is treated with an antifungal rinse . As a side note your gum disease can greatly affect your heart disease.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Work with a dentist: Everyone knows that gum disease is a marker for heart conditions. Get your gums in order and other health conditions may improve. As you heal one part of your body, other parts will heal as well.

Answered 6/23/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Get ur gums treated!: While direct line of evidence between heart and gum disease isn't completely established scientifically, medical and dental researchers know that their is a definitive link! to maximize your heart health, you need to get your gums healthy and maintain them professionally. You can started as simply as being a volunteer at a teaching hygiene program and work towards regular dental visits. Don't wait.

Answered 5/16/2014

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