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Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appear red and puffy, and will usually bleed during tooth-brushing or dental examination. Treatment is by improved cleaning, with more-frequent and longer brushing and flossing, and/or the use of electronic tooth-cleaning equipment. Antiseptic mouthwashes may also be recommende [..]
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This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead tissue from the mouth and throat due to the spread of infection from the gums. Certain germs (including fusiform bacteria and spirochetes) have been thought to be involved, but the full story behind this long- known disease is still not clear. [..]
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This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead tissue from the gums due to infection. Certain germs (including fusiform bacteria and spirochetes) have been thought to be involved, but the full story behind this long-known disease is still not clear. This condition is also called Vincent [..]
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A medical condition in which the gums become inflamed
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Inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissue.
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1874, from Latin gingivae "the gums" (of unknown origin) + -itis "inflammation."
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A minor disease of the gums caused by plaque. Gum disease
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gum inflammation (pop)
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(JIN-jih-VY-tis) a condition of the gums characterized by inflammation and bleeding.
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(n) inflammation of the gums
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Inflammation of the gums.
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An inflammation of the gums that if left untreated may lead to periodontal disease, a serious gum disorder. Signs of gingivitis are inflamed and bleeding gums. See also: Periodontal disease.
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Inflammation of the gums.
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[gingiva, gums + -itis, inflammation] (n) a condition in which the gums become inflammed, red, swollen and bleeding, often as a result of poor mouth care, but also resulting from other conditions incl [..]
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Inflammation of the gum tissue; common reversible gum disease that occurs when plaque is not removed.
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Inflammation of the gums (19thC)
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Got gums? Then you have to protect them against gingivitis, the word for gum disease. So brush and floss to keep those gums feeling fine!
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inflammation of gums around the roots of the teeth
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Inflammation of gingival tissue.
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inflammation of the gingiva.
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Inflammation of gum Tissue (Gingiva) without loss of Connective Tissue.
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Swelling of the gum - or gingival -- tissue caused by plaque. Gums may appear red, swollen, and bleed easily during brushing. This is the beginning stage of periodontal disease.
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Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.'
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Inflammation of the gums.
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gum disease characterised by reddened or bleeding gums at the base of the teeth.
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Inflammation of the gums, may be associated with dental disease.
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   Inflammation of the gums.
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 Inflammation of the gums, the precursor to periodontitis.
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Inflamed gum tissue caused by bacteria in dental plaque. Mild gingivitis causes little or no pain. You might not notice it. If left unchecked, however, it can become severe. In some people, gingivitis [..]
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an inflammatory condition of the gingiva (gums)
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A leading cause of gum disease, gingivitis
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inflammation of gums around the roots of the teeth. Gums
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Inflammation of the gums.  It comes from bacteria, debris, food impaction etc. Gingivitis can lead to pyorrhea  
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inflammation of gums around the roots of the teeth
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Inflammation of the gum tissue. Gingivitis is caused by the bacteria found in plaque that attack the gums. Symptoms of gingivitis include red, puffy gums and/or bleeding gums. When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to periodontitis. Gingivoplasty
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Inflammation of the gums.
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