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What You Should Know About Gum Inflammation

November 6, 2018

Filed under: Dentistry — Tags: , , — salvaggiodentistry @ 1:45 pm

Inflamed Gums Gum inflammation is a common term used to refer to gingivitis. Gingivitis describes an oral condition where the gums have become swollen and inflamed, hence the term gum inflammation. In addition to inflamed gums, the gums also bleed easily when touched, brushed or flossed. The gums are light pink or pinkish-red in health, but they take on a red appearance when gingivitis is present.

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