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gum disease  

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  • Gum disease, also called periodontitis or peridontal disease, is an inflammation of oral tissues caused by bacteria collecting around the base of the teeth. Prolonged inflammation destroys bone and connective fibers and can lead to tooth loss and a host of other health problems. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Gum Disease]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RCMQ5X1N-B

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