MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Gingivitis
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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums (gingiva).
Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease involves inflammation and infection that destroys the tissues that support the teeth, including the gums, the periodontal ligaments, and the tooth sockets
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Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Periodontal (Gum) Disease Overview
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth. Teeth are supported by the gums, or
. A tooth's root is anchored to its socket by fibers called periodontal ligaments.
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