tatootian
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PREVENTS GINGAVITUS!
Symptoms
The symptoms of gingivitis are as follows:
- Swollen gums
- Mouth sores
- Bright-red, or purple gums
- Shiny gums
- Gums that are painless, except when pressure is applied
- Gums that bleed easily, even with gentle brushing, and especially when flossing.
- Gums that itch with varying degrees of severity
- dark red gums that are usually pink and bleeding
Prevention
Gingivitis can be prevented through regular oral hygiene that includes daily brushing and flossing (mouth wash optional). Rigorous plaque control programs along with periodontal scaling and curettage also have proved to be helpful.
Researchers analyzed government data on calcium consumption and periodontal disease indicators in nearly 13,000 people representing U.S. adults. They found that men and women who had calcium intakes of fewer than 500 milligrams, or about half the recommended dietary allowance, were almost twice as likely to have gum disease, as measured by the loss of attachment of the gums from the teeth. The association was particularly evident for people in their 20s and 30s.[citation needed]
Research says the relationship between calcium and gum disease is likely due to calcium’s role in building density in the alveolar bone that supports the teeth.
--------Quoted and sourced from wikipedia!
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