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Gingivitis |
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis; Gingivitis gum disease; Gingivitis periodontal disease; What is Gingivitis? |
Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums (gingiva) around the teeth. Gingivitis may be caused by a build up of plaque and tartar due to improper cleaning of teeth, or by injury to the gums from over-vigorous brushing. The condition is generally reversible. Brushing teeth thoroughly, but gently, with toothpaste and flossing with dental floss are the best ways to prevent gingivitis. Causes Gingivitis is usually caused by plaque, bacteria and food particles that accumulate in the spaces b ...
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Resources
- Bad Breath (American Dental Association)
- Gingivitis (National Women's Health Information Center)
Gingivitis News Headlines
- Spherix To Begin Testing Of Naturlose(R) Toothpaste To Fight Gingivitis, Plaque
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
- Common Antacids Could Help Keep Gingivitis At Bay
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:00 EST
- Common Antacids Could Help Keep Gingivitis At Bay
ScienceDaily - Mon, 06 Nov 2006 04:00 EST
- Kao To Launch New Purifier For Oral Care
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:00 EST
- FDA Approves New Oral Rinse To Help Treat Gingivitis
ScienceDaily - Thu, 21 Apr 2005 03:00 EST
- FDA Approves Decapinol Oral Rinse to Help Treat Gingivitis
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 19 Apr 2005 09:00 EST
- New Oral Rise Targets Gingivitis
MedicineNet - Tue, 19 Apr 2005 07:00 EST
- FDA Approves Sinclair Pharma Rinse for Gum Disease
Reuters - Mon, 18 Apr 2005 07:26 EST
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