• Gingivitis is mild form of periodontal disease characterized by inflammation of the gums (gingivae).

    (See also Introduction to Periodontal Diseases.)

    • Gingivitis results most often from inadequate brushing and flossing but may result from medical disorders or the use of certain drugs.
    • The gums are red and swollen and bleed easily.
    • The diagnosis is typically based on a dentist

    Gingivitis meaning & definition 1 of Gingivitis.


  • an infection of the gums (= the part of the mouth from which the teeth grow) which causes swelling, pain, and sometimes bleeding

    Gingivitis meaning & definition 2 of Gingivitis.


  • Inflammation of the gums.

    Gingivitis meaning & definition 3 of Gingivitis.

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