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Gingivitis

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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums that is caused by poor dental hygiene, certain infections, pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, misaligned teeth, rough fillings, and ill-fitting or unclean dental appliances. The key risk factors include poor dental hygiene, infections, pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, and dental issues that irritate the gums.

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I N G L É S T É C N I C O E Q U I P O 5
Gingivitis is Inflammation of the gums.
CAUSES The following raise your risk for gingivitis: • Certain infections and body-wide (systemic) diseases • Poor dental hygiene • Pregnancy (hormonal changes increase the sensitivity of the gums)
• Uncontrolled diabetes • Misaligned teeth rough edges of fillings, and ill-fitting or unclean mouth appliances (such as braces, dentures, bridges, and crowns)

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Gingivitis

  • 1. I N G L É S T É C N I C O E Q U I P O 5
  • 3. CAUSES The following raise your risk for gingivitis: • Certain infections and body-wide (systemic) diseases • Poor dental hygiene • Pregnancy (hormonal changes increase the sensitivity of the gums)
  • 4. • Uncontrolled diabetes • Misaligned teeth rough edges of fillings, and ill-fitting or unclean mouth appliances (such as braces, dentures, bridges, and crowns)