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Smoke or chew tobacco |
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Have certain diseases, such as
diabetes, that increase the risk of gum disease |
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Take any of dozens of medications
that can destroy teeth by drying out the mouth, such as drugs that
treat blood pressure, depression, allergies and pain |
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Are pregnant, because hormonal
changes are associated with the gum inflammation called gingivitis |
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