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'''Gingivitis''' is a [[disease]] of the [[gums]], a milder form of [[periodontal disease]]. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene, which leads to [[plaque]] buildup. Other factors that may contribute to gingivitis include [[diabetes]], [[smoking]], [[aging]], [[stress]], inadequate [[nutrition]], [[puberty]], hormonal fluctuations, [[pregnancy]], substance abuse, [[HIV]] infection, and certain medication use. The [[bacteria]] in dental plaques irritate the gums and cause [[infection]]. When your body launches an immune response against these invaders, the gums become inflamed. People with gingivitis usually experience little or no discomfort. Therefore, it is important to recognize the symptoms, such as gums that are red, swollen or bleed easily.

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−	'''Gingivitis''' is a [[disease]] of the [[gums]], a milder form of [[periodontal disease]]. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene, which leads to [[plaque]] buildup. Other factors that may contribute to gingivitis include [[diabetes]], [[smoking]], [[aging]], [[stress]], inadequate [[nutrition]], [[puberty]], hormonal fluctuations, [[pregnancy]], substance abuse, [[HIV]] infection, and certain medication use. The [[bacteria]] in dental plaques irritate the gums and cause [[infection]]. When your body launches an immune response against these invaders, the gums become inflamed. People with gingivitis usually experience little or no discomfort. Therefore, it is important to recognize the symptoms, such as gums that are red, swollen or bleed easily.	+	'''Gingivitis''' is a [[disease]] of the [[gums]], a milder form of [[periodontal disease]]. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene, which leads to [[plaque]] buildup. Other factors that may contribute to gingivitis include [[diabetes]], [[smoking]], [[aging]], [[stress]], inadequate [[nutrition]], [[puberty]], hormonal fluctuations, [[pregnancy]], substance abuse, [[HIV]] infection, and certain medication use. The [[bacteria]] in dental plaques irritate the gums and cause [[infection]]. When your body launches an [[Immune system\|immune response]] against these invaders, the gums become inflamed. People with gingivitis usually experience little or no discomfort. Therefore, it is important to recognize the symptoms, such as gums that are red, swollen or bleed easily.

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