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Please share a haiku about gum disease.

45 doctors weighed in across 30 answers

Use: Use toothpicks to clean between back teeth regularly. Almost all gum disease starts there.

Answered 11/11/2013

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Brush: Brush with soft toothbrush floss daily morning and night dentist each six months.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Gum: Gum disease is associated with heart disease. So take good care of your teeth and gums.

Answered 3/29/2014

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A: A lot of gum disease is because of coq 10 deficiency. We tend to stop making it in the body with age.

Answered 4/17/2013

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Healthy: Healthy gums; healthy mouth; healthy body.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Smelly: Smelly gums blue red; smelly gums signs bone loss pain; healthy pink firm gums.

Answered 6/9/2013

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bleeding,: Bleeding, sore, red gums. Neglect problem, teeth are lost. Brush, floss, seek help now.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Floss: Floss daily and make sure to keep regular dental appointments.

Answered 1/24/2014

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Brushing: Brushing away plaque more than leaves you with a smile it may save your heart.

Answered 1/6/2015

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Dr. Greg Rubin answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Gum: Gum disease is chronic disease, much like diabetes or high blood pressure - it will never go away!

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Get: Get everyone to brush their teeth at night at the same time, so it's a family affair.

Answered 3/10/2014

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Dr. Robert Wilkoff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Improve: Improve periodontal health immediately, by brushing and flossing immediately after every meal.

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Brush: Brush your teeth to remove food particles. Bacteria that feed on them harm your gums.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Brush: Brush and floss. Certain mouth bacteria may be linked to an increased colon cancer risk.

Answered 4/8/2014

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Get: Get your gums checked at least 2x/year. Get in habit of brushing teeth 2x/day and flossing.

Answered 9/2/2013

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Regular: Regular flossing and use of disinfectant rinses help to prevent gum disease.

Answered 10/17/2013

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Dr. Reed Day answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The: The best way to battle gum disease is twice a year visits to your dentist for a cleaning.

Answered 12/31/2013

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Dr. Eyal Simchi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

Gum: Gum disease will cause damage not only to your teeth but body too.

Answered 12/1/2013

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Periodontal: Periodontal disease is linked with poor brushing and flossing.

Answered 4/26/2015

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Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Early: Early stages of gum disease is easily treated. Don't delay. See your dentist regularly.

Answered 2/8/2014

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

To: To keep your gums strong, you must brush, floss and not smoke. Disease makes teeth long.

Answered 12/2/2013

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Brushing: Brushing twice, flossing daily and using mouthwash will help prevent gum disease.

Answered 10/18/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Don't care for gums, will lose yor teeth, and have ill health too!

Answered 11/23/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Frequent flossing and brusing especially after eating can prevent gum disease.

Answered 11/27/2013

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Ignore: Don't ruin your smile brushing, flossing all the while it's reliable.

Answered 12/7/2013

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

FLOSS: Floss first! it's more important and enforces a good habit! brushing alone won't cut it.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Ignore: To be avoided with flossing, brushing, cleaning and good followup.

Answered 1/23/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: Gum disease can even occur in people who brush and floss several times a day.

Answered 1/29/2014

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Ignore: Get educated, get treated by a professional, practice proper home-care always!

Answered 2/1/2014

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Ignore: Use your brush Use your floss Regular cleanings will keep you healthy.

Answered 3/26/2015

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