Gingivitis is a common type of periodontal disease characterized by inflammation of the gums. The common symptoms of gingivitis are swollen, tender, red, and bleeding gums. Gingivitis is most often ...

Gingivitis, a type of inflammation of the gums, is one of the most common mouth afflictions—and one that affects up to 90% of adults worldwide, according to a Journal of Clinical Periodontology study.

Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they’re not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis. Gingivitis is one of the most common inflammatory oral diseases.

Recent clinical trials and reviews highlight how bristle stiffness, shape, and material influence plaque removal and gingivitis control. Medium-bristled brushes outperformed soft ones in one study, ...