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Both toothpastes decreased plaque formation, and eucalyptus oil also reduced bleeding in patients with gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024
This can lead to concerns like gingivitis and other oral diseases.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Sep. 2024
These range from more benign causes, such as gingivitis or canker sores, to more serious conditions, like oral cancer.1
White gums can be common, as about one in four people experience canker sores, while gingivitis affects 20-50% of the global population.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Dental Procedures In-office dental procedures can treat white gums caused by gingivitis and prevent the condition from worsening.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024
This can lead to concerns like gingivitis and other oral diseases.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Sep. 2024
These range from more benign causes, such as gingivitis or canker sores, to more serious conditions, like oral cancer.1
White gums can be common, as about one in four people experience canker sores, while gingivitis affects 20-50% of the global population.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Dental Procedures In-office dental procedures can treat white gums caused by gingivitis and prevent the condition from worsening.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Gingivitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingivitis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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gingivitis
noun
gin·gi·vi·tis
ˌjin-jə-ˈvīt-əs 
: inflammation of the gums
Medical Definition
gingivitis
noun
gin·gi·vi·tis
ˌjin-jə-ˈvīt-əs
: inflammation of the gums that is often accompanied by tenderness and bleeding
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