Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...

Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they're not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis. Gingivitis is one of the most common inflammatory oral diseases.

Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type of gum disease, causing gum inflammation. If left untreated, gingivitis can develop into irreversible ...

The article explains how gingivitis, a chronic inflammation of the gums, can contribute to heart disease by accelerating atherosclerosis and increasing the risk of plaque rupture. Regular flossing is ...

Dileep Sharma receives funding from the Dental Council of NSW, International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Australian government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, ...