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Gingival enlargement
Gingival enlargement is an increase in the size of the gingiva (gums). It is a common feature of gingival disease. Gingival enlargement can be caused by a number of factors, including conditions and the side effects of certain medications. The treatment is based on the cause. A closely related term is epulis, denoting a localized tumor on the gingiva.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·increase in gum size
Causes — why it happens
- · conditions, Drug-induced,
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