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- Gingivitis
- SYMPTOMS. Swollen and bleeding red gums. Inflammation of the gums.
- CAUSES are commonly from bacteria growing in plaque on the teeth. Other
- causes may be from calculus (tartar), food impaction, malocclusion or from
- the long use of phenytoin, an anticonvulsant drug.
- TREATMENT. Consult your dentist.
- .Tartar removed, any local cause corrected. Good oral hygiene. Dental visits