gingivitis

[ jin-juh-vahy-tis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

gingivitis

/ ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtɪs /

gingivitis

/ jĭn′jə-vī′tĭs /

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; gingiva, -itis

That could be a sign of gingivitis or something more significant.

If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet.

A decoction of the powder gives good results as a gargle for aphthæ, gingivitis, and other inflammations within the buccal cavity.

The accompanying stomatitis is usually a gingivitis simply, and is apt to be circumscribed when more extensive.

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