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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 Pat Daniels — played by real-life sportscaster Dan Patrick — appears in the mid-credits scene to report that the Maxi golf league failed and that their sports drink was recalled after being found to cause halitosis, gingivitis and tongue rot.—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 29 July 2025 The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025 With proper oral hygiene care and treatment, gingivitis is completely reversible.1
Periodontitis: This is advanced gum disease, where the infection gets deeper and more widespread.—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for gingivitis
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