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?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with gingivitis*

*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.

Top treatments taken by people for gingivitis*

Who has gingivitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 7
30s 11
40s 22
50s 31
60s 22
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 31
Female 68