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Flashcards in Gum Disease Deck (5)
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1
Q

What is a plaque?

A

A collection of bacteria on the tooth surface

2
Q

What causes inflammation?

A

Caused by bacteria melting away teeth

3
Q

What does inflammation do the teeth?

A

It anger the gum tissue

4
Q

What is gingivitis?

A

When gums becomes inflammed, swollen and bleed easily

5
Q

What is periodontis?

A

Severe inflammation of gum