gingivitis

[jin-juh-vahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the gums.

gingivitis

/ ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the gums

gingivitis

1. Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gingivitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; gingiva, -itis

Example Sentences

The two main types of gum disease are gingivitis and periodontitis.

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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.

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Missing a cleaning, as the Woodruffs dutifully remind us, can result in tartar buildup, which can lead to gingivitis and bleeding of the gums and eventually cause irreversible bone loss around the teeth.

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For example, a review of clinical trials last year found that the treatment of gingivitis, which involves dental visits and cleanings, may reduce prematurity.

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“When you brush your teeth and it bleeds a little bit, that’s not normal. That could be a sign of gingivitis or something more significant.”

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