How to Use gingivitis in a Sentence

gingivitis

noun

• In the early stages, called gingivitis, gums are swollen and may bleed.
  — Lola Butcher, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
• Gum problems like gingivitis can cause your dog a lot of agony.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
• In its mildest form, called gingivitis, plaque buildup along the gumline causes the gums to become inflamed and bleed.
  — Linda Searing, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2017
• The good news is that gingivitis is reversible, and gums affected by it can be restored to robust, pink health.
  — Allure, 9 Sep. 2017
• Meanwhile, triclosan is routinely still used in many toothpastes — with the FDA’s blessing — since it has been found to prevent gingivitis.
  — Melissa Healy, latimes.com, 31 May 2018
• Petsmile's trials showed a 62% reduction in plaque and a 28% reduction in gingivitis.
  — Woman's Day, 15 Feb. 2023
• Regular use of Bernie's Charming Chompers can reduce the chance of dental issues such as gingivitis or plaque build-up.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
• This leads to issues like tooth decay, cavities, gingivitis, gum disease, and bad breath.
  — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 6 Nov. 2019
• Plenty of people shared their own stories of pregnancy gingivitis in the comments.
  — Korin Miller, Health.com, 8 June 2021
• These acids can eventually drill cavities into your teeth and cause gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease.
  — Korin Miller, SELF, 26 Feb. 2019
• Other types of hormonal changes can also lead to gingivitis.
  — Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
• Meanwhile, triclosan is routinely still used in many toothpastes — with the FDA’s blessing — because it has been found to prevent gingivitis.
  — Melissa Healy, Washington Post, 8 June 2018
• All likely make some promise to brighten, whiten, remove plaque, freshen breath, fight gingivitis, or be gentle on sensitive teeth — and yes, there are plenty that can do all of the above.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
• During spooky season, someone in your building will decorate his front door with bloody steak knives, slashed Teddy bears, and clowns with advanced gingivitis.
  — Kerry Elson, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2023
• This mouthwash contains cetylpyridinium chloride which the ADA says can help reduce plaque and gingivitis along with hydrogen peroxide to help whiten teeth.
  — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022
• Missing a cleaning, as the Woodruffs dutifully remind us, can result in tartar buildup, which can lead to gingivitis and bleeding of the gums and eventually cause irreversible bone loss around the teeth.
  — Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2021
• This gingivitis usually happens between the second and eighth months of pregnancy.
  — Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
• The abrasive texture of the antler gently scrapes away debris while strengthening their gums and reducing the risk of dental diseases such as gingivitis or periodontal problems.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
• This can help treat gingivitis and periodontal disease.
  — Essence, 8 May 2024
• Sometimes, that leads to other issues—including swollen bright red gums or salivary glands, canker sore development, bleeding gums, and gingivitis.
  — Health Editorial Team, Health, 22 Jan. 2023
• Toothpaste is another matter, and Hammock points out that the concentration of triclosan is low in Colgate Total, while, at the same time, the incidence of gingivitis is high enough to warrant the compound’s inclusion.
  — Alexander Nazaryan, Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2014
• With six brushing modes and a rotating bristle head, the Genius X electric toothbrush delivers a deep clean to teeth and gums, removing plaque and food debris while preventing tooth decay and gingivitis.
  — Chloe Irving, Health.com, 1 Feb. 2022
• There's a reason your dentist constantly reminds you to floss every single day: Flossing can help fight against gum diseases like gingivitis, while also combatting bad breath.
  — NBC News, 6 Dec. 2019
• Many dentists agree that water flossers greatly reduce existing gingivitis and improve overall gum health.
  — Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
• One study published in the Journal of Dentistry found that children who chewed gum containing tricalcium phosphate experienced less gingivitis than kids who didn’t chew gum.
  — James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022
• The Waterpik Sonic Toothbrush polishes teeth while massaging gums to whiten and prevent gingivitis.
  — Chloe Irving, Health.com, 24 Nov. 2021
• This Crest toothpaste is our pick for fighting gum disease because it’s developed specifically to fight cavities, gingivitis, plaque, tartar and acid erosion.
  — Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
• Brushing your dog with dental toothpaste will prevent gingivitis from developing.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
• Her mouth contained bits of different bacteria and viruses that are all similar to stuff that’s still circulating now, including strains of strep and pneumonia viruses and gingivitis bacteria.
  — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2019
• Some evidence suggests that hydrogen peroxide helps improve oral health by removing plaque and other bacteria that cause gingivitis, a gum disease.
  — Claire Gillespie, Health, 18 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 5 Nov 2024