ocr: The Herbalist- David Hoffmann Version 21 File Edit Bookmark Help The Pond Contents Index Go Back History Search < 2 Gingivitis Pyorrhea: Inflammation or degeneration of tissues that surround & support the teeth. Gingivitis: nriammal on ofthe gingivae, characterized by SWelling.reoness, change of normal contours, waterugxudate & bleeding. Pyomhea, or perodontal disease. commony begins as gingivtis, but may rarely bel he pres senting complaint for more senous systemic diseases diabetes mellitus and leukemia. Ordinarily the major factor is poor dental hygiene. Gingivitis IS common in puberty and ...