Regular oral hygiene is necessary to maintain the integrity of tooth surfaces and to prevent gum inflammation known as ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
gingivitis
Regular oral hygiene is necessary to maintain the integrity of tooth surfaces and to prevent gingivitis, or gum inflammation.
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