Simple ways to stop Gingivitis - an inflammation of the gums - before it becomes a more serious form of gum disease known as Periodontitis.

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How to Identify and
Eliminate Gingivitis

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What is Gingivitis?
Gingivitis — an inflammation of the gums — is the
initial stage of gum disease and the easiest to treat.

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1) Gingivitis is a form of
periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is
an inflammation and
infection that destroys
the tissue around your
teeth, including the
gums, the periodontal
ligaments and the tooth
sockets (alveolar bone).
What causes Gingivitis?
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2) Gingivitis is due to the
long-term effects of plaque
deposits on your teeth.
Plaque is a sticky material
made of bacteria, mucus,
and food debris that
develops on the exposed
parts of your teeth. It’s a
major cause of tooth decay.
PLAQUE
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3) Untreated plaque turns
into a hard deposit called
tartar (or calculus) that
becomes trapped at the
base of the tooth.
Tartar produces bacteria
and toxins that cause your
gums to become infected
and swollen.
TARTAR
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 Certain infections and body-wide (systemic) diseases
 Failure to get teeth professionally cleaned on a regular basis
 Pregnancy (hormonal changes increase sensitivity of the gums)
 Uncontrolled diabetes
 Misaligned teeth and/or fillings with rough edges
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Note: Many people have some form of gingivitis. It usually develops during puberty or
early adulthood due to hormonal changes. Gingivitis may persist or recur frequently,
depending on the health of your teeth and gums.
 Medications (such as phenytoin, bismuth & some birth control pills)
 Poor dental hygiene (failure to brush and floss daily)
 Badly fit or unclean braces, dentures, bridges, and crowns
High risk factors inculde:
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Have your dentist or
dental hygienist clean
your teeth regularly.
They use special tools
to loosen and remove
harmful deposits from
your teeth.
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Careful oral hygiene is
necessary after
professional cleaning.
Your dentist or hygienist
will show you how to
brush and floss.
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Repair misaligned teeth
or replace your dental
and orthodontic
appliances.
Find out what your
dentist recommends.
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Antibacterial mouth rinses or
other aids can also help and are
sometimes recommended.
You can review and purchase
recommended mouthwashes here.
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Professional tooth
cleaning in addition to
brushing and flossing may
be recommended twice per
year or more frequently for
severe cases of gum disease.
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Gingivitis (gum
inflammation) usually
precedes Periodontitis
(gum disease).
When gingivitis is left
untreated, it can advance
to Periodontitis.
Gingivitis vs. Periodontitis

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4 ways to protect yourself from Gingivitis & Periodontitis disease
1. Use Dental Optimizer approved Antibacterial Mouth Rinses and products
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Simple ways to stop Gingivitis