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Gingivitis : Symptoms

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Symptoms could include:
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 28, 2008
The etiology of gingivitis is especially varied and has been divided into local and systemic factors.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 24, 2008
Bad breath, sometimes called halitosis, is an unpleasant odor of the breath.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.
Source:StayWell
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Although it's rarely a sign of a major medical problem, bad breath can cause embarrassment, low self-esteem and even social isolation.
Source:StayWell
Includes up-to-date information on disease prevention, fillings, gingivitis, periodontitis, pulp diseases, root canal therapy, implants, bridges, orthodontics, and cosmetic procedures.
Source:StayWell
If you have bad breath, take heart. It's likely caused by a family of foul bacteria encamped upon your tongue.
Source:StayWell
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 28, 2008
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth. (See also mouth sores or canker sores)
Source:ADAM
Date:February 1, 2009
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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 ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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 ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Swollen gums are abnormally enlarged, bulging, or protruding.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 28, 2008
Evidence is mounting that people with periodontal (gum) disease may be more at risk for heart disease and stroke.
Source:StayWell
Various types of sores can appear anywhere within the mouth, including the inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, or palate.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 15, 2009
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.
Source:StayWell
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