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INTRODUCTION TO GINGIVITIS: A GUM DISEASE

Gingivitis is a swelling or puffiness of the gums. It is mainly caused by a bacterial infection that needs to be treated at an early stage. According to the American Dental Association, it is one of the major causes of tooth loss in adults. It affects your health as well as the wallet.

Gums are attached at the lower points of your teeth because of which food and plaque get trapped in the space causing gingivitis. Plaque is a kind of thin film of bacteria that covers your teeth.

Symptoms of gingivitis
Gingivitis symptoms include the following:

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