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Symptoms could include:
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Sore Gums
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Red Gums
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Difficulty Chewing
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Shiny Gums
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Unpleasant Taste In Mouth
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Bleeding gums (blood on toothbrush even with gentle brushing of the teeth; Bright red or red-purple appearance to gums; Gums that are tender when touched, but otherwise painless; Mouth sores; Swollen gums; Shiny appearance to gums.
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The etiology of gingivitis is especially varied and has been divided into local and systemic factors.
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Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease involves an inflammation and/or infection that results in the destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth, including the gingiva (gums), the periodontal ligaments, and the too...
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Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath.
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Bad breath, sometimes called halitosis, is an unpleasant odor of the breath.
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Detailed information on halitosis (bad breath), including causes and treatment Halitosis is an oral health condition characterized by consistently odorous breath. Often identifying the cause of bad breath is the first step toward treating this preventable condition.
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Bad breath, also called halitosis, is an unpleasant odor of the breath. Usually it is due to poor hygiene, but it can be an indication of underlying health problems.
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Although it's rarely a sign of a major medical problem, bad breath can cause embarrassment, low self-esteem and even social isolation.
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Includes up-to-date information on disease prevention, fillings, gingivitis, periodontitis, pulp diseases, root canal therapy, implants, bridges, orthodontics, and cosmetic procedures.
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If you have bad breath, take heart. It's likely caused by a family of foul bacteria encamped upon your tongue.
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Bleeding gums can be a sign that you are at risk for, or already have, gum disease. However, persistent gum bleeding may be due to serious medical conditions such as leukemia and bleeding and platelet disorders.
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Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth. (See also mouth sores or canker sores)
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Inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. The word "stomatitis" literally means inflammation of the mouth. The inflammation can be cau...
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Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. It may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. The inflammation may be caused by conditions within the mouth itself, such as poor oral hygiene and ...
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Stomatitis describes an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. This condition, frequently referred to as mucositis , can result from cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy . It is characterized by mouth ulcers or ...
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Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. The word "stomatitis" literally means inflammation of the mouth.
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Swollen gums are abnormally enlarged, bulging, or protruding.
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Evidence is mounting that people with periodontal (gum) disease may be more at risk for heart disease and stroke.
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Various types of sores can appear anywhere within the mouth, including the inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, or palate.
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Precancerous oral lesions are abnormal cell growths in or around the mouth. They may become cancer. Cancerous oral lesions are life-threatening cell changes in the mouth. These lesions need to be detected early to give you a better chance for a cure.
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