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2. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Gums that are red, swollen or tender. ... Depending on your case, antibiotics or an antiseptic mouthwash may also be prescribed to help control bacterial infection in the gums.

3. Necrotizing gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   The main features are painful, bleeding gums, and ulceration of interdental papillae (the sections of gum between adjacent teeth). This disease, along with necrotizing periodontitis (NP) and necrotizing stomatitis, is classified as a necrotizing periodontal disease , one of the three general types of gum disease caused by inflammation of the ...

4. Dental abscess - Wikipedia

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   Putting pressure or warmth on the tooth may induce extreme pain. The area may be sensitive to touch and possibly swollen as well. This swelling may be present at either the base of the tooth, the gum, and/or the cheek, and sometimes can be reduced by applying ice packs. An acute abscess may be painless but still have a swelling present on the gum.

5. Necrotizing periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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   The main features of necrotizing gingivitis are painful, bleeding gums and ulceration and necrosis of the interdental papilla. There may also be intra-oral halitosis, cervical lymphadenitis (swollen lymph nodes in the neck) and malaise. Treatment of the acute disease is by debridement and antibiotics, usually metronidazole. Poor oral hygiene ...

6. These Dentist-Approved Mouthwashes Will Zap Bad Breath and ...

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   If you have plaque buildup, red and swollen gums, or gum disease, antiseptic mouthwash can help prevent and reduce the bacteria that causes these problems. Over-the-counter options will typically ...

7. Gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [1] ulitis is an alternative term. [2] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis.

8. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Red, swollen or tender gums or other pain in your teeth or mouth. ... Depending on your case, antibiotics may also be prescribed to help control bacterial infection in the gums.

9. What is a deep dental cleaning? Dentists reveal what to ... - AOL

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   If your gums are bleeding or feeling swollen and tender, you might need a deep dental cleaning, aka tooth scaling and root planing. ... Some patients also receive antibiotic medication delivered ...