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2. Bleeding on probing - Wikipedia

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   The main cause of gingival bleeding is the formation and accumulation of plaque at the gum line due to improper brushing and flossing of teeth. The hardened form of plaque is calculus. An advanced form of gingivitis as a result of formation of plaque is periodontitis. Other conditions associated with gingival bleeding include: [4] Tooth or gum ...

3. Gingival recession - Wikipedia

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   1: Total loss of attachment (clinical attachment loss, CAL) is the sum of 2: Gingival recession, and 3: Probing depth. Gingival recession, also known as gum recession and receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction of the gingival margin from the crown of the teeth. [1]

4. If Your Gums Bleed Every Time You Floss, Here's What ... - AOL

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   "Localized bleeding is usually from brushing too hard or flossing incorrectly, which can cause trauma to the gums and teeth," says Dr. Alice Hoang, DMD of Brooklyn Mint Dental. 3. You're pregnant

5. Pericoronitis - Wikipedia

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   Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, [1] including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. [2] The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which can be difficult to access with normal oral hygiene methods.

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

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   Bad breath, bleeding gums, pain when chewing and moderate bone loss are also hallmarks of this stage. Advanced periodontitis: This is the most severe stage and a major cause of tooth loss in adults.

7. Gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   Bleeding gums or bleeding after brushing and/or flossing; Bad breath ; Additionally, the stippling that normally exists in the gum tissue of some individuals will often disappear and the gums may appear shiny when the gum tissue becomes swollen and stretched over the inflamed underlying connective tissue. The accumulation may also emit an ...

8. Scaling and root planing - Wikipedia

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   Scaling and root planing, also known as conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy or deep cleaning, is a procedure involving removal of dental plaque and calculus (scaling or debridement) and then smoothing, or planing, of the (exposed) surfaces of the roots, removing cementum or dentine that is impregnated with calculus, toxins, or microorganisms, [1] the agents that ...

9. This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say

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   Oral diseases such as untreated tooth decay and gum disease affect 3.5 billion people in 2022. ... Flossing teeth at least once a week is linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by blood clots and ...