Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS You may be able to get rid of mild, early-stage gingivitis (gum inflammation) on your own. You could even start to see improvement within a week, but preventing ...

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When tartar builds up and spreads below the gumline, that's when gum disease can occur. Mild gum disease is called gingivitis, and causes gums to become red and inflamed. They may even bleed.

The symptoms of gum disease depend on the severity of your condition. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease and is ...