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It Starts		 Bleeding gums and inflammation of gum tissue can be signs of gingivitis, a form of gum disease that, if left unchecked, can lead to a more serious form of periodontal disease.
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Help Stop Gingivitis Before It Starts - Crest Pro-Health Rinse helps fight gingivitis.
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease. It is an inflammation of the gum tissues surrounding the teeth. If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, which can be a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Gingivitis can sometimes be painless and, therefore, people may be unaware they have it. Visit your dentist for an assessment to learn more about gingivitis and good oral hygiene. Learn more about gingivitis from the experts.

What Causes Gingivitis?
One of the primary factors contributing to gingivitis is plaque, a sticky colorless deposit of bacteria that regularly forms on teeth. These bacteria build up and can create toxins that can damage the gums.

While gingivitis is a milder and reversible form of gum disease, it may lead to more serious, destructive forms if left untreated.

What Are the Signs of Gingivitis?
  • Mild inflammation of the gums due to plaque buildup
  • Red or swollen gums
  • Gums that bleed easily
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    How Can I Help Prevent Gingivitis?
    The key is removing plaque, and that starts with good brushing habits. But it’s also essential to have the right products for the job. Crest recommends this oral care routine:
    1. Brush twice a day with a soft-bristled or power toothbrush, such as the Oral-B® Vitality™ Precision Clean electric rechargeable brush. It removes up to two times more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush.
    2. Be sure to use an anti-gingivitis and anti-plaque toothpaste containing fluoride to strengthen teeth and prevent decay, such as Crest® Pro-Health™ Toothpaste. When you brush with Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, stannous fluoride is released in the mouth, acting as a powerful anti-microbial agent that kills harmful bacteria that cause plaque and gingivitis.
    3. Rinse thoroughly after brushing with an anti-bacterial rinse like Crest Pro-Health Rinse. It contains a clinically proven anti-microbial agent, cetylpyridinium chloride or CPC, that's attracted to bacteria in your mouth, making it effective at fighting plaque, gingivitis and bad breath.
    4. Floss at least once a day to remove food particles and plaque between teeth with a product like Crest® Glide®, the #1 dentist-recommended floss brand. Glide gently stimulates gums and helps prevent gingivitis by removing plaque.
    5. Try using Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean Toothbrush along with Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste and Rinse for up to 7x better cleaning.*
    6. Visit your dentist regularly for oral exams and cleanings.
    * on teeth with regular use vs. a regular manual brush and regular anti-cavity toothpaste

    The Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste Difference
    The Polyfluorite System,™ only found in Crest Pro-Health Toothpastes, combines stannous fluoride to protect against gingivitis, plaque, cavities and tooth sensitivity, and sodium hexametaphosphate, which is a stain- and tartar-fighting ingredient. Together they deliver a unique, comprehensive protection for your teeth while providing excellent whitening benefits. Plus, Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste has received the Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association.

    The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs' Acceptance of Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste is based on its finding that the product is effective in helping to prevent and reduce tooth decay, gingivitis and plaque above the gumline, to relieve sensitivity in otherwise normal teeth, and to whiten teeth by removing surface stains, when used as directed.
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