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Health Encyclopedia: Periodontal Disease Risk Factors

Risk Factors

More than 75% of American adults have some form of gum disease, but according to a major survey, only 60% have any significant knowledge about the problem. Gum inflammation and ulcers are common and not all people with these problems develop periodontal disease. Still, about 30% of people are genetically susceptible to periodontal disease. Other factors also put individuals at higher risk.

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Lack of Oral Hygiene. Lack of oral hygiene encourages bacterial buildup and plaq...

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The Real Deal on the Master Cleanse Diet

By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

The Master Cleanse Diet, also known as the Lemonade Diet, is a liquid diet of water, lemon or lime... Read more »

Herpes Weapons: Safe Sex, Acyclovir and a Extra Dose of Honesty

By healthgal , Health Expert

...that one time with no condom can't possibly end with herpes," "I trust this guy (gal) and they... Read more »

Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...you are TOTALLY confused - and anxious about how herpes is transmitted? Are you afraid that you... Read more »

Introducing Our Newest Health Expert: Amy Hendel

By healthgal , Health Expert

...group of viruses. So how many of you know about Herpes...I mean really know the difference... Read more »

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Herpes Simplex: Introduction

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common cause of infections of the skin and mucous membranes and an uncommon cause of more serious infections in other parts of the body. HSV is one of the... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Introduction

...considered separate disorders. Researchers now know that they are both caused by a single virus of the herpes family known as varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The word herpes is derived from the... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Transmission

TransmissionTo infect people, the herpes simplex viruses (both HSV-1 and HSV-2) must access the body through broken skin or a mucous membrane such as inside the mouth or on the genital area. Each... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Genital Herpes

...Associationwww.niaid.nih.gov -- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswww.cdc.gov/std/herpes -- Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.herpes-foundation.org -- American... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Introduction

Herpes Simplex Virus TrendsAccording to a 2006 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the prevalence of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2... Read more »

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