Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums (gingiva) surrounding the teeth. Gingivitis affects a significant portion of the population and is the most common form of periodontal diseases (diseases of the tissues surrounding the teeth). Chronic gingivitis may lead to receding gums and can be a precursor of periodontitis.
See also : [[Gum Diseases]]
== Symptoms ==
*Swelling, redness, pain, and bleeding of the gums are signs of gingivitis. Swelling of the gums is referred to as gingival hyperplasia.*Halitosis (bad breath), in which the breath begins to take on a foul odor, may be present in more severe forms of gingivitis.
== Home remedies ==
* The active constiuents of [[chamomile]] have anti-inflammatory properties.
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Gingivitis ("inflammation of the gum tissue") is a term used to describe non-destructive periodontal disease.
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