Causes of Gingivitis

Cause of Gingivitis: Often simply poor dental hygiene

Underlying condition causes of Gingivitis: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Gingivitis) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Gingivitis includes:

• Dental plaque
• Tartar
• Poorly fitted dentures
• Poorly fitted teeth caps
• Poorly fitted tooth filling
• Poorly fitted dental plate
• Puberty - more common during puberty
• Pregnancy - more common in pregnancy
• Diabetes
• Leukemia
• Malnutrition
• Scurvy
• Pellagra

Related information for causes of Gingivitis: Further relevant information on causes of Gingivitis may be found in the risk factors for Gingivitis and underlying causes of Gingivitis.
Last revision: Oct 28, 2003

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