Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling of your gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to a more serious form of gum disease call
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Detecting and treating the issue early can save you a lot of time, worry and money in the future. If you have severe gum disease, you’ll usually need to have further medical and dental treatment and, in some cases, surgery may need to be carried o
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For instance, mouthwash is one of the worst things to do for bleeding, infected gums. For one, it disrupts the oral microbiome, which needs bacteria in order to prevent gingivitis. Your visit also may include X-rays and an oral cancer screening. But if
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It’s unlikely that someone will develop gingivitis by simply drinking from the same cup as someone with the disease. But it depends on the person’s immune system and oral health. People with poorer dental health are more susceptible to the spread of ba
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