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Periodontal diseases are infectious diseases that may affect localized sites around natural teeth and/or dental implants. The main reason for periodontal diseases to form is bacterial plaque. Gingivitis, a commonly seen form of periodontal diseases, affects gingival margin and causes persistent swollen, red, and bleeding gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can advance to the more serious form of periodontal disease in susceptible individuals, known as periodontitis.

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