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Gingivitis Treatments and Therapies |
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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Complications
... Untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a much more serious form of gum disease. Periodontitis can cause tooth loss and may even increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. What''s more...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Your dentist may treat gingivitis in several ways, but the first step is to thoroughly clean your teeth, removing all traces of plaque and tartar — a procedure known as scaling. The cleaning may...
Source: MayoClinic
Complementary and alternative medicine ... Because nutrition plays a major role in oral health, many complementary and alternative therapies focus on supplying your body with certain nutrients. Some of these include: Coenzyme Q 10 (Co Q10, ubi...
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Periodontal Disease
... What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is the inflammation and degeneration of the bone and gum structures that support your teeth. This pervasive disease, which can cause gums to recede and...
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