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DentalMild
Gingivitis
Dentistry · Dental
Mild
Severity
Very common — affects the majority of adults to some degree at some point in life
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Dentistry
Specialist
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🔬Causes & Risk Factors
- 1Gingivitis is primarily caused by the accumulation of bacterial plaque
- 2a sticky film that forms on teeth when food particles and bacteria are not adequately removed through brushing and flossing. Contributing factors include poor oral hygiene
- 3smoking
- 4hormonal changes during pregnancy or puberty
- 5certain medications that reduce saliva flow
- 6and poorly fitting dental restorations that trap plaque. Uncontrolled diabetes and nutritional deficiencies can also increase susceptibility to gum inflammation.
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