The redness and swelling of the gums that is caused by gingivitis can be mild and hard to notice. The buildup of plaque and bacteria often accompany the condition. Without treatment, the condition can turn into the more serious periodontitis. Once this advances, it becomes more difficult to treat and can even be irreversible.<\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/h5>\n

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• Bright red gums<\/li>\n
• Swollen gums<\/li>\n
• Gum sensitivity<\/li>\n
• Gums that easily bleed<\/li>\n
• Halitosis\/bad breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  How Can Gingivitis Be Prevented?<\/h5>\n

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  [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^2658|url^http:\/\/162.144.178.229\/~boyettfa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/red-boyett-V1-21.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^red-boyett-V1-21|description^null” css=”.vc_custom_1500679401270{margin-top: -100px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] GINGIVITIS [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text] Ways To Improve Oral Cleaning Habits The word gingivitis means inflammation of the gum tissue. It is a form of gum disease that can be reversed with good oral hygiene methods. If allowed to progress, however, it can lead […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0},"yoast_head":"\n