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Severity One of the main factors differentiating gingivitis and periodontitis is the severity of symptoms.
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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
What a Sun Sentinel analysis shows In 2023, about 113,000 emergency department visits in Florida for patients ages 0 to 64 were due to dental conditions that were potentially avoidable, such as cavities or gingivitis.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
Many of the bacteria that became more abundant in response to the juice and juice-plus-food diets have been identified as risk factors for inflammation, colorectal cancer, heart disease, gum inflammation (gingivitis) and gum disease (periodontitis).
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
In the United States, about 4 in 10 adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
What a Sun Sentinel analysis shows In 2023, about 113,000 emergency department visits in Florida for patients ages 0 to 64 were due to dental conditions that were potentially avoidable, such as cavities or gingivitis.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
Many of the bacteria that became more abundant in response to the juice and juice-plus-food diets have been identified as risk factors for inflammation, colorectal cancer, heart disease, gum inflammation (gingivitis) and gum disease (periodontitis).
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
In the United States, about 4 in 10 adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Gingivitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingivitis. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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gingivitis
noun
gin·gi·vi·tis
ˌjin-jə-ˈvīt-əs 
: inflammation of the gums
Medical Definition
gingivitis
noun
gin·gi·vi·tis
ˌjin-jə-ˈvīt-əs
: inflammation of the gums that is often accompanied by tenderness and bleeding
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