Dental question about taxonomy:condition:gingivitis
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva, usually triggered by plaque biofilm at the gumline.
What is gingivitis and what usually triggers it?
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva, usually triggered by plaque biofilm at the gumline.
Can gums be inflamed without supporting bone loss?
Redness, swelling, tenderness, and bleeding can occur without tooth-supporting bone loss.
How should you clean your gums and between your teeth?
Use a soft brush twice daily and clean between teeth; calculus may need professional removal.
When should repeated gum symptoms be assessed?
Arrange an examination for repeated bleeding, gum recession, swelling, or persistent odour.
What may be causing the inflammation and how can cleaning improve?
Ask what is causing the inflammation and how to improve interdental cleaning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main cause or explanation?
Redness, swelling, tenderness, and bleeding can occur without tooth-supporting bone loss.
What should happen at an appointment?
Ask what is causing the inflammation and how to improve interdental cleaning.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.