Carrie Fisher, the iconic actress who portrayed Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' series, died following a massive heart attack. She was 60. Carrie Fisher, the iconic actress who portrayed Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' series, died following a massive heart attack.
Synonyms: pyorrhea; disease; pyorrhea alveolaris; pyorrhoea; ulatrophia; gingivitis; periodontitis; alveolar resorption; Riggs' disease
The most common cause of gingivitis is the accumulation of bacterial plaque between and around the teeth. The plaque triggers an immune response, which, in turn, can eventually lead to the destruction of gingival, or gum, tissue.