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Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
A form of gum disease caused by bacteria and poor oral hygiene that results in inflamed gums.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 24-year old female asked:
Can gingivitis occur without inflammation and bleeding? Or a little redness near gum line could be due to brushing? Had prof cleaning done 3 weeks ago & this appeared a few days ago, dentist didnt mention any problem at the time?
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A 46-year old asked:
Gum disease, inflammation of the gums and bleeding easily - what could it mean?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Once u have a deep cleaning to remove gingivitis and remove plaque and reduce inflammation. How long does it take to heal & eat normal again?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have had a deep cleaning on the bottom row of teeth due to inflammation & gingivitis the top row are beginning to hurt bleed, & sweet what do I do?
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A female asked:
Is it possible to have gingivitis in one section of my gums and healthy gums in another section?
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A 39-year old asked:
I've got a small white lump on my gums. Is it gingivitis?
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A 36-year old asked:
How do you get rid of gum disease, gingivitis?
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A 48-year old asked:
Pain in gums where crown is placed? Is that cavity or gingivitis?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I have gingivitis and my gums are a bit purple now is this bad. I think my gums are receeding as well?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I've had gingivitis for 5 months and my gums stopped bleeding about 2 or 3 months ago. will my gum tissue recover?
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A member asked:
How long to recover from gingivitis? At my dentist appointment the other day, when my dentist measured my gum depth, there were several that came in at five. Can I do anything at home between now and six months from now when i go to the dentist next to fi
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A 25-year old male asked:
Does use of nicotine gum cause or worsen gingivitis?
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A 39-year old asked:
When you have gingivitis, are you supposed to brush your gums very hard or take it easy?
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A 43-year old asked:
Could you have gingivitis if your gums don't bleed when you brush and floss?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can you reverse swollen gums due to gingivitis?
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A 34-year old asked:
My gum is swollen and filled with blood. Is this a sign I have gingivitis?
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A 23-year old male asked:
If gingivitis caused by bruxism what is the solution to permanently heal my gums ?
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A 44-year old asked:
How do you brush more with gingivitis when your gums already bleed if brushed more?
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A 34-year old asked:
What do you suggest if my gum is swollen and filled with blood do I have gingivitis?
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A 19-year old female asked:
My gums are red and puffy. Was treated for gingivitis by my dentist but it came back. Any thoughts?
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A 39-year old asked:
Wanted to know if i can trust my new dentist who says i need gum treat due to signs of pre-gingivitis or pre-periodontal disease?
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A 31-year old female asked:
How long for herpes gingivitis to go away? 2 y/o had fever 5 days- gums inflamed 6 days. Had sores but only lasted 24 hours now almost gone.
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A 19-year old male asked:
Gingivitis. Gum goes over some of tooth. I was flossingand became thin, and the over lapping part ripped off.It looks fine now.how prvnt infection?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Hi, My brother has noticed abnormal bleeding patterns after a gum gaft operation. The dentist told him it's taking longer than usual to heal and has ruled out gingivitis. What should he do next?
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A 44-year old male asked:
I have a problem with my gums, they bleed and I have removed teeth and are having holes, someone told its Gingivitis. Let me know what to do?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Tender, bleeding gum for 6 days even by touching with tongue. What's the difference between symptoms of gingivitis and hiv that shows on gum ? Thanks
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A member asked:
Do the gray spots on my gums mean I have actue necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis? I'm a smoker, and lately i've noticed some gray spots or residue on my lower gum. I've seen some pretty scary pictures of actue necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, and am won
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A 17-year old female asked:
I have a small red spot on my gum near my teeth and I'm worried. I just saw it today in the morning and my gums don't hurt or any thing. Gingivitis?
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A 29-year old female asked:
After dental work a white and dark patch appeared on my gums. A doctor diagnosed gingivitis. No pain. CR protein is 8 ( normal 0 to 5) Should i worry?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Hello, my 17 month old babys gums are red and she is not eating well. She just developed her molars and her temperature has been around 36.4 degrees C. She has also been irritable and refusing to eat and rather breastfeed. Is this gum gingivitis?
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