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Understanding the Symptoms of Gingivitis If your gums are swollen, red, irritated and bleeding, you might need treatment for Gingivitis. Gingivitis is.

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1 Understanding the Symptoms of Gingivitis If your gums are swollen, red, irritated and bleeding, you might need treatment for Gingivitis. Gingivitis is a gum condition that is often caused by poor oral hygiene. It occurs as a result of inadequate oral hygiene. Symptoms of gingivitis are hard to tell since it cause little or no discomfort. However, symptoms of gingivitis are hard to tell because it causes little or no discomfort. Therefore it is important to notice the slightest of change or sensation in your gum to prevent Gingivitis from advancing towards periodontitis, which is a more severe type of gum disease.

2 Difference Between Gingivitis and Periodontitis

3 Symptoms of Gingivitis Gingivitis hardly cause pain or discomfort. So, it is quite possible that you have gingivitis without even knowing it. However, it you watch closely, you will be able to identify certain signs and symptoms that indicate gingivitis. Some of the most obvious symptoms are: Bleeding gums Frequent mouth sores Receding gums Tender and swollen gums Irritation in gum Persistently bad breath Pain and discomfort while Chewing loose or sensitive teeth

4 Causes of Gingivitis

5 Gingivitis is a Result of Poor Dental Hygiene Rough brushing and flossing Tobacco use Hormonal changes in pregnant women Poor treatment of diabetes Poorly aligned teeth Ill fitted braces, dentures, or crowns Certain medications like Dilantin (phenytoin) and birth control pills Cancer and HIT/AIDS also increases the risk of gingivitis

6 Gingivitis Treatments

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