Fixation of smeared concretions on a slide in alcohol is simple and is diagnostic of the disease. We recommend long-term systemic penicillin treatment in Actinomyces canaliculitis.

Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that is caused by plaque-forming bacteria such as Streptococcus and Actinomyces species. These bacteria can cause inflammation, redness and bleeding of the ...