gingivitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gingivitis
Example Sentences
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"Different antimicrobial mouthwashes, whether available over-the-counter or on prescription, can be used in the management of gingivitis, dental caries, periodontal diseases, halitosis, etc."
From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025
It found 76.8% of the players in the study had gingivitis - inflammation of the gums - compared to just 40% of 15-year-olds in England, with 22.5% showing signs of irreversible gum disease.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025
The two main types of gum disease are gingivitis and periodontitis.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024
He had a fractured jaw that had healed poorly—a possible sign of physical violence—several cavities, missing teeth, abscesses in the mouth, gingivitis, and periodontitis, all signs of poor health care.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 2, 2022
Pyorrhœa alveolaris is a chronic form of gingivitis, met with after middle life, which begins in relation to the necks of the teeth and the alveolo-dental periosteum.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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