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In addition to whitening agents, the formula includes stannous fluoride, a specific type of fluoride that has antimicrobial properties to help target gingivitis, bad breath, and plaque buildup.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Here are 3 things to know Inflammation can be caused by a number of factors including chronic stress, poor sleep habits, and gingivitis (gum infection).
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Red or bleeding gums, which can be indicative of gingivitis.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 27 Aug. 2025
In one study, the severity of gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease) or early periodontitis improved with a supplement containing 195 mg of mangosteen extract and propolis.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Here are 3 things to know Inflammation can be caused by a number of factors including chronic stress, poor sleep habits, and gingivitis (gum infection).
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Red or bleeding gums, which can be indicative of gingivitis.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 27 Aug. 2025
In one study, the severity of gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease) or early periodontitis improved with a supplement containing 195 mg of mangosteen extract and propolis.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Gingivitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingivitis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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gingivitis
noun
gin·gi·vi·tis
ˌjin-jə-ˈvīt-əs 
: inflammation of the gums
Medical Definition
gingivitis
noun
gin·gi·vi·tis
ˌjin-jə-ˈvīt-əs
: inflammation of the gums that is often accompanied by tenderness and bleeding
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