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Gum DiseaseGum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, is a serious infection that can lead to tooth loss. Even more alarming, gum disease has been linked to many systemic diseases. It can ontribute to the development of heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death. It can increase the risk of stroke. It can increase a woman's risk of having a preterm, low birth weight baby. It can pose a serious threat to people whose health is compromised by diabetes, respiratory diseases, or osteoporosis.
Healthy Gums Gums have healthy pink color Gum hugs teeth tightly No bleeding
Gingivitis
Gums bleed easily when you brush or when probed gently during examination Gums are inflamed and sensitive to touch Possible bad breath and bad taste Gums between teeth may look bluish-red in
color
(Click to view video about Moderate Periodontitis) Moderate Periodontitis Gum boils or abscesses may develop Teeth look longer as gums begin to recede Front teeth may begin to drift, showing spaces Bad breath, bad taste Both horizontal and angular bone loss on x-rays Pockets between teeth and gum
from 4-6mm deep
Advanced Periodontitis Teeth may become mobile or loose Bad breath, bad taste are constant Roots may be exposed and sensitive to hot and cold Severe horizontal and angular bone loss on x-rays Pockets between teeth and gum now in excess of 6 mm deep
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