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Gum Disease (Gingivitis)<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Gingivitis is an\u00a0inflammation of the gums<\/b>\u00a0that is usually\u00a0caused by plaque<\/b>. It is the earliest and most easily treated form of gum disease, as it only affects the gums, but it must be treated to avoid more serious gum disease.<\/p>\n

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Gingivitis is an\u00a0inflammation of the gums<\/b>\u00a0that is usually\u00a0caused by plaque<\/b>. It is the earliest and most easily treated form of gum disease, as it only affects the gums, but it must be treated to avoid more serious gum disease.<\/p>\n

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Gingivitis is<\/span>\u00a0early-stage gum disease<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0that affects only the gums and not the surrounding bone and tissue. Symptoms include gum inflammation and infection. It is a\u00a0<\/span>serious problem<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0that afflicts up to 90% of adults, but it is\u00a0<\/span>treatable and reversible<\/span><\/strong>. If left untreated, it can develop into periodontitis, severe gum disease that can cause permanent tooth and jaw damage. If you have symptoms of gingivitis,\u00a0<\/span>make an appointment<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with your North Valdosta Dental Care dentists for a thorough examination and proper treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gingivitis is an\u00a0<\/span>inflammation and infection of the gums<\/span><\/strong>. It can be caused by trauma to the gums or by irritating rough edges of teeth or dental work but is usually caused by plaque.\u00a0<\/span>Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0that forms daily on our teeth. It reacts with the food we eat to produce acids and toxins that cause tooth decay. Newly formed plaque can be removed by brushing and flossing, but plaque that is not removed hardens into tartar or calculus. This hard layer of tartar forms at and below the gum line and cannot be removed by brushing.\u00a0<\/span>Tartar causes decay even faster than plaque alone<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and irritates the gums. The resulting inflammation and infection of the gums is called gingivitis. Untreated, this condition can develop into a serious gum disease called periodontitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gingivitis will appear as:<\/p>\n

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