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Gingivitis: What Is, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

What is Gingivitis?

Gingivitis is a very common condition affecting the gums. It is a mild form of gum disease that causes bleeding, swelling, discoloration, and pain when touching the gums. If you develop gingivitis, you must visit your dentist soon to prevent it from progressing to a more severe version of the gum disease called periodontitis.

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