41.   The veterinarian told Weberlein her cat had a gum disease that would require daily medication and tooth brushing.

42.   There are other risks, including smoking, a poor diet, chronic health problems like diabetes, stress, and intimate contact with somebody who has gum disease.

43.   Warning signs for gum disease.

44.   When The Journal of Periodontology reported a sevenfold increase of premature deliveries among pregnant women with severe gum disease, many periodontists were stunned.

45.   Xytronyx Inc. received Food and Drug Administration notice that its new device for detection of severe gum disease is approvable, the company announced.

46.   Periodontitis, advanced gum disease that destroys the tissue and bone surrounding the teeth, is generally caused by bacteria contained in plaque buildup.

47.   Other sources include gum disease or decaying teeth.

48.   Proving that gum disease is to blame is difficult.

49.   A new study rebuts evidence suggesting that gum disease may lead to heart trouble.

50.   And dental science, she said, has also learned to control periodontal, or gum disease, the other major cause of tooth loss.