Concerned with the gums.
Gingivitis
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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.
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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.
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Inflammation of the gums.
Gingivitis meaning & definition 3 of Gingivitis.
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