Gingivitis is the next stage of gum disease.

1. GINGIVITIS
Gum
Disease

2.  Gingivitis is the next stage of gum
disease.Here the gums will get
swollen,reddish and gets detached from
teeth.
 So there will be space between
teeth and gums,which makes
bacteria ,debris (plaque) and
food particles get trapped
easily.

3.  Untreated gingivitis will leads
to periodontitis,which is an advanced
stage of gum diseases.

4. Signs of Gingivitis?
 You will feel the bad breathe from your
mouth often.
 Your gums will bleed ,while brushing.
 Reddish gums.
 You may feel teeth to appear longer,due to
recession(lowering of gums).
 The tips of gingiva will be rounded,where
normal gingiva has sharp tips.

5. Causes Of Gingivitis

6. CAUSES OF GINGIVITIS
 Poor oral hygiene
 Improper brushing/flossing technique
 Injurious habits ( smoking/pan chewing/tobacco)
 Uncontrolled diabetes
 Pregancy ( not in all cases)
 Intake of medications ( seizures tablets/immuno
suppressants/ blood pressure tablets)
 Lack of vitamins ( Vitamin C)
 Misaligned teeth

7. PREVENTION FOR GINGIVITIS
 Follow proper brushing techniques.
 Reduce injurious habits
 Have controlled diabetes
 Visits dentist every 6 months once

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