Pyorrhoea is a disease of which of the following?

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  1. Nose
  2. Gums
  3. Heart
  4. Lungs

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Option 2 : Gums
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The correct answer is Gums.

Key Points

  • Pyorrhea occurs due to lack of calcium in the body, bad gums and lack of cleanliness of teeth and mouth.
  • In this disease the gums become flabby and bad and blood comes from them.
  • Pyorrhea is also believed to be the cause of bad breath.

Additional Information

  • ​In fact, there are 700 types of bacteria in the mouth.
  • Their number is in crores.
  • These bacteria damage the teeth and gums if the mouth, teeth and tongue are not cleaned on time.
  • Pyorrhea causes damage to the jaw bone that supports the teeth.
  • This disease can be overcome by proper cleaning of the mouth, teeth and tongue.
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