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Dental Square on Twitter: "Scurvy happens when there is a lack of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. The deficiency leads to symptoms of bleeding gums, bruising, weakness, anemia and loose teeth. For
Gulf View Medical Centre - Bleeding gums are the most often symptom of gum disease. But it can also point to other health problems. Occasional bleeding of the gums can be caused
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