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Gingivitis is an affliction of the gums and teeth that causes bleeding, inflammation, and soreness. Although it can cause much more serious cases of gum disease it is easily treatable or preventable with proper brushing and dental care.
How to prevent gingivitis, periodontal disease, and how to diagnose periodontal, or gum, disease; get expert tips and advice on keeping healthy teeth and oral hygiene in Read More
Gum diseases of any kind are not desirable. We should strive to maintain proper dental and gum care in order to avoid developing gingivitis. However, if you feel you might Read More
Gingivitis is a gum disease that can be prevented by proper oral care. Left unchecked, gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease, a much more serious condition. If you Read More
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. It's known as the beginning stages of gum disease. Proper oral hygiene is the best way to prevent developing gingivitis. For some Read 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 between the teeth and can Read 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 Read 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 Read More
Periodontal disease is an advance form of gum inflammation called gingivitis. Our mouth contains a lot of bacteria that react with food components such as sugar or starch Read More
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. It starts as a build up of plaque, and if not kept in check, plaque can progress to gingivitis. If gingivitis isn't treated in its Read 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 brushing the teeth, eating Read 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 or irritated gum tissue. Read More
Bacteria is an important part of food digestion and is present in every mouth; however, the same bacteria that help you to break down your food can also cause gingivitis. Read More
Gingivitis is a significant oral disease, and only a qualified dentists should formally treat it. However, as a preventative measure or as a part of a normal oral hygiene Read More
Gingivitis affects almost 90 percent of all Americans at some time or another during their lives. It strikes most often during puberty, when hormonal changes lead to Read More
Need a gingivectomy? If so, then you must have gingivitis. Gingivitis occurs when black plaque (calculus) and other harmful bacteria associated with periodontal disease Read 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 Read More
How to detect and prevent gingivitis; get expert tips and advice on how to maintain healthy teeth and gums in this free oral hygiene video. Read More
Gingivitis leads to recessed, unhealthy gums and, if untreated, can cause even more serious ailments. Luckily, the disease is easily reversible and you can prevent it Read More
Pregnancy gingivitis is causes red swollen gums that bleed when you brush your teeth. Follow these steps to prevent this condition. Read More
Good dental care is extremely important to the health of your heart. Often the only sign of problems will be swollen gums. Taking care of your teeth—including preventing Read More
Brushing your teeth is important and can help prevent periodontal disease and gingivitis. We do it every day without thinking too much, but there are some important points Read More
Maintaining proper oral health prevents gingivitis and other diseases of the mouth. The American Dental Association (ADA) notes that rinsing with mouthwash provides extra Read More
Preventing tartar buildup is vital if you want to avoid gum disease. Tartar is plaque that has hardened onto the teeth. It usually builds up around the gum line and thus Read More
Gingivitis leads to recessed, unhealthy gums and, if untreated, can cause even more serious ailments. Luckily, the disease is easily reversible and you can prevent it Read More
Gingivitis leads to recessed, unhealthy gums and, if untreated, can cause even more serious ailments. Luckily, the disease is easily reversible and you can prevent it Read More
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