Glossary for Gingivitis

• Bad breath: Bad breath
• Bleeding gums: Bleeding from or around the teeth gums
• Dental conditions: Conditions that affect ones dentition
• Diabetes: Failing or reduced ability of the body to handle sugars.
• Gum disorders: Any disorder the affects the gums of the human mouth
• Gum symptoms: Dental symptoms affecting the gums
• Halitosis: Bad breath
• Kwashiorkor: A malnutrition state that is produced by severe protein deficiency
• Leukemia: Cancer of the blood cells, usually white blood cells.
• Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1: A rare inherited disorder characterized by abnormal neutrophil functioning which reduces the body's immunity. The abnormal neutrophils are unable to be transported to sites of infection due to their inability to adhere to certain blood vessel components which would normally lead them to the infection site. Infections may be life-threatening as the body is unable to destroy bacteria effectively. Type 1 LAD specifically involves a lack of receptor proteins on the neutrophil which prevents it from adhering.
• Mercury poisoning: A type of heavy metal poisoning caused by excessive exposure to mercury.
• Pancreatic cancer: Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas
• Pellagra: Dietary deficiency of vitamin B3 (niacin)
• Periodontitis: Dental infection of the gums and/or related bones.
• Pregnancy: The condition of supporting a fetus from conception till birth.
• Puberty: Sexual and physical maturation in adolescents
• Scurvy: Severe disease from vitamin C deficiency
• Swollen gums: Swelling of the gums or the gum region
• Tender gums: A condition which is characterized by the occurrence of gums which are tender
• Tooth loss: The loss of a tooth
• Vincent's disease: Form of gingivitis causing ulcers

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