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become puffy or feel as tender to the touch as a cancerous gumline. A deep cleaning at your dentist's office, combined with a commitment to taking care of your teeth and gums at home, can help reverse gingivitis and prevent it from developing into a more severe form of periodontal disease...
The irritation leads to an inflammatory reaction which ultimately leads to gingivitis and gum disease. Before any of this happens, though, plaque can simply cause cavities and tooth decay. Also concerning is that the plaque bacteria can cause gums to come away from the teeth, producing a pocket...