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Many of the bacteria that became more abundant in response to the juice and juice-plus-food diets have been identified as risk factors for inflammation, colorectal cancer, heart disease, gum inflammation (gingivitis) and gum disease (periodontitis).
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Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
In the United States, about 4 in 10 adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Wash Your Hands First, make sure your hands are clean, as failing to wash your hands properly can lead to serious oral health issues.
Bacteria and viruses from unwashed hands can enter the mouth, increasing the risk of infections like gingivitis, cavities, and even hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Ayurvedic practitioners have claimed that oil pulling can reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis, and regulate bad breath per a 2014 Vogue article, and the practice remains relevant a decade later.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
In the United States, about 4 in 10 adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Wash Your Hands First, make sure your hands are clean, as failing to wash your hands properly can lead to serious oral health issues.
Bacteria and viruses from unwashed hands can enter the mouth, increasing the risk of infections like gingivitis, cavities, and even hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Ayurvedic practitioners have claimed that oil pulling can reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis, and regulate bad breath per a 2014 Vogue article, and the practice remains relevant a decade later.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Gingivitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingivitis. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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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