Meaning & use
gingivitis
A mild form of gum disease that causes redness, swelling, and bleeding of the gums.
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The dentist explained that gingivitis can usually be prevented with regular flossing.
Untreated gingivitis can eventually progress into more serious gum disease.
A note on using this word
Early-stage gum disease; if untreated, it can progress to the more serious periodontitis.
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