Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
Gingivitis (gum inflammation) is a common periodontal infection that results in the swelling and bleeding of gums. We explore the causes, symptoms and good oral hygiene...
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Gum disease (Periodontitis)
Periodontitis is when gingivitis has progressed and there is now a more severe infection in the mouth. Find out how this is treated and what can be done to prevent it.
What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
Gingivitis, also known as a gum infection, is a condition that may be able to progress into periodontitis if it is left untreated...
What causes gingivitis?
Poor dental hygiene habits are seen as the leading cause of gingivitis, find out more about the causes of the condition here...
What are the risk factors and complications of gingivitis?
Anyone with poor dental hygiene is able to get gingivitis, find out more about the risk factors and complications for the condition here...
How is gingivitis diagnosed and treated?
Your dentist is likely to examine your gums before diagnosing gingivitis, after which, antibiotics are often the treatment method of choice...
Can gingivitis be prevented?
Gingivitis is possible to be reserved through treatment and good oral hygiene. Find out more about prevention methods here.
How to practice good oral hygiene
If you would like to know more about how to practice good oral hygiene, then read this section on flossing, brushing and more...
Some more information on gum disease
If you want to know more about gingivitis, such as the condition in pregnant women and other health issues the disease may be linked to, read the section that follows...
What is the difference between periodontitis and gingivitis?
Gingivitis and periodontitis are two different conditions that share a number of similar symptoms, however, there are some differences between the two diseases...
What are the symptoms of gingivitis?
it is vital that you know the signs of gingivitis in order for the condition to be treated before it can progress into periodontitis.
What are the stages of periodontitis?
Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontitis, followed by periodontitis. Find out about the stages of gum disease here...
What are the different types of periodontitis?
As gingivitis progresses it will become periodontitis, there are a number of different types of this gum disease that are explained as follows...
What are the causes, risk factors and prevention for periodontitis?
Periodontitis is caused by a build-up of bacteria on the teeth, the condition is unable to be prevented. There are also some factors may put you at risk...
Why do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed?
Some dentists may be quick to recommend removal, others may be more wary of the procedure, but if you want to know more about the reasoning to the procedure, read about it here...