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In fact, as many as 35% of people with IBD have some kind of oral manifestation of the condition, such as canker sores, the gum disease gingivitis, cavities, and angular cheilitis, which causes painful sores at the corners of the mouth.
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Sarah Klein, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
When plaque builds on your teeth, your gums become irritated and inflamed (known as gingivitis).
—Katie Camero, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Both toothpastes decreased plaque formation, and eucalyptus oil also reduced bleeding in patients with gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024
This can lead to concerns like gingivitis and other oral diseases.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Klein, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
When plaque builds on your teeth, your gums become irritated and inflamed (known as gingivitis).
—Katie Camero, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Both toothpastes decreased plaque formation, and eucalyptus oil also reduced bleeding in patients with gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024
This can lead to concerns like gingivitis and other oral diseases.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Gingivitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingivitis. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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gingivitis
noun
gin·gi·vi·tis
ˌjin-jə-ˈvīt-əs 
: inflammation of the gums
Medical Definition
gingivitis
noun
gin·gi·vi·tis
ˌjin-jə-ˈvīt-əs
: inflammation of the gums that is often accompanied by tenderness and bleeding
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