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Gingivitis : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • oral bacteria
  • Gum injury

Causes Overview Articles

Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease involves inflammation and infection that destroys the tissues that support the teeth, including the gums, the periodontal ligaments, and the tooth sockets (alveolar bone).
Source:ADAM
Date:May 28, 2008
Gingivitis
The etiology of gingivitis is especially varied and has been divided into local and systemic factors.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Causes Articles

Dental plaque identification at home
The home dental plaque identification test identifies plaque, a sticky substance that collects around and between teeth. The test helps show how well you are brushing and flossing your teeth.Plaque is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 28, 2008
Plaque
Dental plaque is a biofilm that forms naturally on the tooth surface. It consists of a diverse microbial community embedded in a polymer matrix of bacterial and salivary origin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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