What is gingivitis?
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums (gingiva) caused by dental plaque that forms daily on the teeth. It can range from mild gingivitis, to more severe periodontitis, and finally acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, which can be life threatening.
How do members experience gingivitis?
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for gingivitis*
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Who has gingivitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 20 | |
| 50s | 34 | |
| 60s | 23 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 70 |
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