What Is Gingivitis? Periodontal disease known as gingivitis results in gum inflammation and bleeding. A typical and mild form of gum disease is gingivitis. Your gums get inflamed as a result. Plaque, a bacterial film that sticks to your teeth and causes gingivitis, is typically the culprit. What Are the Symptoms of Gingivitis? The most common symptom of gingivitis is bleeding gums. Other symptoms may include: -Swollen gums -Red gums -Gums those are tender or painful when touched -Gums that pull away from the teeth -Bad breath -A change in the fit of partial dentures Early treatment of gingivitis is essential to stop it from developing into periodontitis. When gum disease reaches this stage, it can be challenging to treat and may even result in tooth loss.
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