Gingivitis
Current as of: October 3, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Steven K. Patterson, BS, DDS, MPH – Dentistry
Gingivitis is a gum disease that causes red, swollen gums that bleed easily when brushed. It is caused by the bacteria in plaque, which can irritate the gums. It can be prevented, treated, and reversed by brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. If gingivitis is not treated, the bacteria that cause it can affect…