What is Gingivitis?
By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD
The term gingivitis refers to inflammation and infection of the gums. It is also termed non-destructive periodontal disease.
In cases of periodontitis, the gums, the tissues connecting the tooth to the tooth socket (called the periodontal ligament) and the jaw bone containing the sockets of the teeth (called the alveolar bone) are affected. Gingivitis is an earlier and less severe form of periodontitis.
Gingivitis is one of the most common dental problems worldwide, with around 15 to 20% of the world population suffering from it at some point in their lives.
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