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Gingivitis : Symptoms

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Symptoms could include:
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 toot...
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.Some disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath.A fruity odor to the breath...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 24, 2008
Bad breath, sometimes called halitosis, is an unpleasant odor of the breath.Bad breath is likely to be experienced by most adults at least occasionally. Bad breath, either real or imagined, can have a significant impact on a person''s social and pr...
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.Bad breath is likely to be experienced by most adults and many children, at least ...
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.It is important to follow the instru...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 28, 2008
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth.(See also mouth sores or canker sores).Mouth ulcers are caused by many disorders.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 1, 2009
The word"stomatitis" literally means inflammation of the mouth. The inflammation can be caused by conditions in the mouth itself, such as poor oral hygiene, poorly fitted dentures, or from mouth burns from hot food or drinks, or by conditions that...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.Stomatitis is an inflammation of the ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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.
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Swollen gums are abnormally enlarged, bulging, or protruding.Gum swelling is quite common and may involve one or many of the triangular-shaped bits of gum between nearby teeth. These sections are called papillae.Occasionally, the gums swell signif...
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
Most mouth sores are cold sores(also called fever blisters), canker sores, or other irritation caused by:.Biting your cheek, tongue, or lip Chewing tobacco Braces A sharp or broken tooth or poorly fitting dentures Burning your mouth from hot food ...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 29, 2008
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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