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  2. Gingival recession - Wikipedia

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    Spaces between teeth seem to grow (the space is the same, but it seems larger because the gums do not fill it any more) Cavities below the gum line; 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

  3. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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    Calculus above and below the gum line must be removed completely by the dental hygienist or dentist to treat gingivitis and periodontitis. Although the primary cause of both gingivitis and periodontitis is the microbial plaque that adheres to the tooth surfaces, there are many other modifying factors.

  4. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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    Plaque accumulation causes the gingiva to become irritated and inflamed, and this is referred to as gingivitis. When the gingiva become so irritated that there is a loss of the connective tissue fibers that attach the gums to the teeth and bone that surrounds the tooth, this is known as periodontitis.

  5. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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    It is the primary pathological cause of tooth loss in children. [149] Between 29% and 59% of adults over the age of 50 experience caries. [150] Treating dental cavities costs 5–10% of health-care budgets in industrialized countries, and can easily exceed budgets in lower-income countries. [151]

  6. Dental plaque - Wikipedia

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    Bacterial plaque is one of the major causes for dental decay and gum disease. [ 1 ] Progression and build-up of dental plaque can give rise to tooth decay – the localised destruction of the tissues of the tooth by acid produced from the bacterial degradation of fermentable sugar – and periodontal problems such as gingivitis and ...

  7. Gingival margin - Wikipedia

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    Gingival retraction or gingival recession is when there is lateral movement of the gingival margin away from the tooth surface. [1] [2] It is usually termed gingival retraction as an intentional procedure, and in such cases it is performed by mechanical, chemical, or electrical means in order to perform certain dental surgery procedures.

  8. Can you reverse a cavity in your tooth? Here's what ... - AOL

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    Here’s what dentists tell Yahoo Life about the potential to reverse dental cavities — and why you can’t escape their offices entirely. ... “Cavities are caused by bacteria and plaque in ...

  9. 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.