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2. Eight natural ways to get healthier, stronger gums and teeth

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   Gum diseases are incredibly crippling. They lead to tooth loss, bacteria overgrowth, and a horrible accumulation of mucus and dental plaque. Eight natural ways to get healthier, stronger gums and ...

3. 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.

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

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   It causes localized irritation, swelling and redness of your gums. If gingivitis isn't treated, it can progress to periodontitis, a more severe form of gum disease.

5. Gingival enlargement - Wikipedia

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   Gingival enlargement has a multitude of causes. The most common is chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement, when the gingivae are soft and discolored. This is caused by tissue edema and infective cellular infiltration caused by prolonged exposure to bacterial plaque, and is treated with conventional periodontal treatment, such as scaling and root planing.

6. Gingival recession - Wikipedia

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   If the gum recession is caused by gingivitis, the following symptoms may also be present: Puffy, red, or swollen (inflamed) gums; Gum bleeding while brushing or flossing; Bad breath ; In some cases, it is the treatment of gingivitis that reveals a gum recession problem, that was previously masked by the gums swelling.

7. Necrotizing gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   Necrotizing gingivitis (NG) is a common, non-contagious infection of the gums with sudden onset.The main features are painful, bleeding gums, and ulceration of interdental papillae (the sections of gum between adjacent teeth).