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Gingivitis Gum Disease : Test Your Dental FAQs
Reviewed by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP on February 12, 2020
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- Gingivitis affects the gums. True or false?
- Diabetes is a risk factor for gingivitis. True or false?
- What are symptoms of gingivitis?
- What are home remedies to treat gingivitis?
- Gingivitis can be cured. True or false?
- Which is more serious: Periodontitis or Gingivitis?
- What causes gum disease (periodontitis)?
- What are medical treatments for gum disease?
- Periodontal disease is often associated with other conditions. True or false?
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Q:Gingivitis affects the gums. True or false?
A:True.
Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that only affects the gums. Gingivitis is characterized by gum tissue inflammation and redness and swelling, and bleeding from routine brushing or flossing. Healthy gums are pink and firm and do not bleed during regular brushing or flossing.

Q:Diabetes is a risk factor for gingivitis. True or false?
A:True.
Proper brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on the teeth. Buildup of dental plaque is the main cause of gingivitis, and risk factors for this buildup include:

Q:What are symptoms of gingivitis?
A:Symptoms of gingivitis include:

Q:What are home remedies to treat gingivitis?
A:It is important to treat gingivitis and remove plaque buildup so it does not progress to more serious gum disease. Home remedies to treat gingivitis include:

Q:Gingivitis can be cured. True or false?
A:True.
Gingivitis can be cured if the plaque that causes gum irritation and inflammation is eliminated. A professional dental cleaning can remove plaque and tartar buildup, and after that, you can keep your mouth healthy by brushing and flossing regularly.

Q:Which is more serious: Periodontitis or Gingivitis?
A:Periodontitis is more serious.
Gingivitis affects the gums, but when the inflammation reaches the ligaments and bone surrounding the teeth it becomes periodontitis. Periodontitis is also called "gum disease" and is characterized by loss of gum tissue and bone around the teeth. Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.

Q:What causes gum disease (periodontitis)?
A:Just like with gingivitis, plaque is the main cause of periodontitis (gum disease), but there are other risk factors that come into play, including:

Q:What are medical treatments for gum disease?
A:Treatment for gum disease involves controlling infection. Any type of treatment requires good follow-up daily oral hygiene practices at home.
If medical treatments are not enough or the gum disease has progressed, surgical treatment may be needed.
Nonsurgical treatments for gum disease include:

Q:Periodontal disease is often associated with other conditions. True or false?
A:True.
Periodontal disease is frequent associated with other conditions, such as:
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