The symptoms of gingivitis are somewhat non-specific and manifest in the gum tissue as the classic signs of inflammation:
*Swollen gums
*Bright red or purple gums
*Gums that are tender or painful to the touch.
Additionally, the stippling that normally exists on the gum tissue of some individuals will often disappear and the gums may appear shiny when the gum tissue becomes swollen and stretched over the inflamed underlying connective tissue. The accumulation may also emit an unpleasant odor. When the gingiva are swollen, the epithelial lining of the gingival crevice becomes ulcerated and the gums will bleed more easily with even gentle brushing, and especially when flossing.
Adapted from the Wikipedia article Gingivitis, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Gingivitis – Signs and symptoms
The symptoms of gingivitis are somewhat non-specific and manifest in the gum tissue as the classic signs of inflammation: *Swollen gums. *Bright red or purple gums. *Gums that are tender or painful to the touch.
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