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  2. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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    It causes localized irritation, swelling and redness of your gums. If gingivitis isn't treated, it can progress to periodontitis, a more severe form of gum disease.

  3. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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    As explained by Arlene Asante, DMD, dentist and owner of First Class Smiles Bethesda, gingivitis is, "a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling of the ...

  4. Gingivitis - Wikipedia

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    Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [1] ulitis is an alternative term. [2] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis.

  5. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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    Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. [5] In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. [5] It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide.

  6. Necrotizing gingivitis - Wikipedia

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    Three signs/symptoms must be present to diagnose this condition: [2] Severe gum pain. [3] Profuse gum bleeding that requires little or no provocation. [2] Interdental papillae are ulcerated with dead tissue. [3] The papillary necrosis of NG has been described as "punched out". [2] Other signs and symptoms may be present, but not always. [2 ...

  7. "Cavities, gum disease and tooth abscess are the most common causes of pain in the mouth developed by bacteria," says Arlene A. Asante, a dentist at First Class Smiles of Bethesda. Cavities can ...