• A+
• A+
• A+

Adjust font size

GuideWisdom™

This WisdomCard managed by: Martin Dela Cruz

Gingivitis: Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appear red and puffy, and will usually bleed during toothbrushing or dental examination. Treatment is by improved cleaning, with more frequent and longer brushing and flossing, and/or the use of electronic tooth cleaning equipment.

5 Great Resources on Gingivitis

• eMedicine: Gingivitis
• American Academy of Periodontology (AAP): Gingivitis
• Mayo Clinic: Gingivitis
• MedlinePlus: Gingivitis
• UpToDate: Gingivitis

What is Gingivitis?

• American Dental Association: Overview of Periodontal disease/Gingivitis
• Wikipedia: Gingivitis
• eMedicineHealth: Gingivitis
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Gingivitis Overview
• Healthline: What is Gingivitis
• KidsHealth: Gum Disease

What Are The Symptoms of Gingivitis?

• eMedicineHealth: Gingivitis
• Wikipedia: Symptoms of Gingivitis
• UpToDate: Picture of Gingivitis
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Symptoms of Gingivitis
• HealthDay (via Revolution Health): Health Tip: Recognizing Gingivitis

What Are The Causes and Complications of Gingivitis?

• Mayo Clinic: Causes of Gingivitis
• eMedicineHealth: Gingivitis
• Wikipedia: Causes of Gingivitis
• AAP: Causes of Periodontal Disease
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Causes of Gingivitis | In depth complications of Gingivitis

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Gingivitis?

• Mayo Clinic: Gingivitis Treatment
• Wikipedia: Treatment of Gingivitis
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Treatment of Gingivitis | and Medications
• WrongDiagnosis: Treatment list for Gingivitis

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Gingivitis?

• eMedicineHealth: Self-Care At Home
• AWorldofAromatherapy: Gingivitis
• Healthwise: Gingivitis Alternative Medicine

What Are The Stages of Gingivitis?

• AAP: Types of Periodontal Disease
• WrongDiagnosis: Types of Gingivitis
• University of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene: Stages of Gingivitis

How Do You Prevent Gingivitis?

• Wikipedia: Prevention of Gingivitis
• Food and Drug Administration: Fighting Gum Disease: How to Keep Your Teeth
• Mayo Clinic (via Revolution Health): Gingivitis Prevention
• Healthline: Gingivitis Prevention
• ClevelandClinic: Dental Hygiene (Cleaning)

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Gingivitis

• Expert Village: Gingivitis Detection & Prevention: Dental Care & Oral Hygiene Tips Video
• Yahoo Answers: Gingivitis

Foundations and Support Groups on Gingivitis

• The Three Doctors Foundation: Dental Medicine
• Dental Health Foundation: Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease
• British Dental Health Foundation: Gingivitis
• Everydayhealth: Dental Health Support Groups

Message Boards and Discussions about Gingivitis

• Topix: Gingivitis Forum
• Healthboards: Dental Problems Message Board
• WebMD: Gingivitis Discussion
• Medhelp: Sore Gums and Bleeding

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Gingivitis

• JAMA: Gingivitis Articles
• PubMed Central: Gingivitis search results

Clinical Trials on Gingivitis

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Gingivitis Trial

Related WisdomCards

• Gum Disease
• Periodontal Disease
• Oral Health
• Dental Problems

User Recommended Links for Gingivitis

Are we missing any great links? Please Login or Register to be the first to add to this list of recommended links to help others and improve this WisdomCard.