You'll need to practice good oral hygiene for life, however, so your gum problems don't return.

CNN: Gingivitis

Ms Hart also answered questions on a variety of subjects including oral hygiene, stroke services and ambulance response times.

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Effective treatment requires professional care followed by stepped up oral hygiene at home.

CNN: Gingivitis

The New York-based soap, detergent, and oral hygiene producer delivered record revenues and earnings last quarter despite a negative foreign currency translation.

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Gingivitis usually clears up after a thorough professional cleaning as long as you continue to follow a program of good oral hygiene at home.

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