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Gingivitis is a condition of the gums that causes them to become swollen, sensitive and bleed easily. Gingivitis is a very common dental problem. It is brought about by bacteria and, while not serious, if it is not looked after, it can lead to much more serious problems. more »
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that frequently precedes more serious dental health issues like receding gums and full fledged gum disease. Fortunately, it is easy to prevent gingivitis by practicing consistent and regular dental hygiene. In this article, we will discuss how to avoid gingivitis. more »
Gingivitis is a bacterial infection of the gums, prompted by plaque build up, that ranges from mild to serious. Often, it is prevented or cured with a combination of good home dental care and regular dental checkups. Yet, some people develop the condition more easily. While the diagnosis of gingivitis requires examination by a dental... more »
Gingivitis is an infection of the gums. Symptoms include bleeding of the gums during and after brushing your teeth and red, swollen gums. Gingivitis occurs when teeth are not properly taken care of through oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing your teeth and seeing a dentist regularly are important in preventing gingivitis. If your... more »
Gingivitis is a severe inflammation of the gums generally caused by lax oral hygiene or poor oral behaviors such as smoking or chewing tobacco. Left untreated, gingivitis can cause you to lose teeth, have horrible breath and even require extensive surgery. Fortunately, in addition to improving your oral hygiene habits, there are... more »
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Gingivitis is a gum disease that can be prevented by proper oral care. Left unchecked, gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease, a much more... more »
Gingivitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the gums around the teeth. It is caused when plaque and food particles build up in the spaces... more »
Gingivitis leads to recessed, unhealthy gums and, if untreated, can cause even more serious ailments. Luckily, the disease is easily reversible... more »
Gingivitis is a gum infection that causes inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis can cause your gums to become swollen and begin to bleed just by... more »
After the age of 35, three out of four people have some from of gingivitis, signified by redness of the gums, bleeding during brushing, bad breath... more »
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Gingivitis ("inflammation of the gums") around the teeth is a general term for gingival diseases affecting the gingiva (gums).The American Academy of Periodontology. Proceedings of the World Workshop in Clinical Periodontics. Chicago:The American Academy of Periodontology; 1989:I/23-I/24. As generally used, the term gingivitis refers to gingival inflammation induced by bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) adherent to tooth surfaces.
Causes
Gingivitis can be defined as inflammation of the gingival tissue without loss of tooth attachment (i.e.periodontal ligament). Gingivitis is an irritation of the gums. It is usually caused by bacterial plaque that accumulates in the small gaps between the gums and the teeth and by calculus (tartar) that forms on the teeth. These accumulations may be tiny, even microscopic, but the bacteria in them produce foreign chemicals and toxins that cause inflammation of the gums around the teeth. This inflammation can, over the years, cause deep pockets between the teeth and gums and loss of bone around teeth—an effect otherwise known as periodontitis. Since the bone in the jaws holds the teeth into the jaws, the loss of bone from periodontitis can cause teeth over the years to become loose and eventually to fall out or need to be extracted because of acute infection.
Proper maintenance (varying from "regular cleanings" to periodontal maintenance or scaling and root planing) above and below the gum line, done professionally by a dental hygienist or dentist, disrupts this plaque biofilm and removes plaque retentive calculus (tartar) to help remove the etiology of inflammation. Once cleaned, plaque will begin to grow on the teeth within hours. However, it takes approximately 3 months for the pathogenic type of bacteria (typically gram read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingivitis
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