Healthy Gums Gums are firm, coral pink in color and do not bleed easily. No gum recession is present. Teeth are held firmly in place with no damage to supporting bone structure. Gingivitis Gums appear red and swollen. Bleeding may occur when gums are touched.
Teeth are still firmly in place with no damage to supporting bone structure.
Pockets form between teeth and gums. Tissue that binds teeth to bone is inflamed. Bone loss occurs. Advanced Periodontitis Gums recede dramatically from teeth Pockets deepen severely and may hold pus. Teeth become extremely loose and may fall out or need to be extracted.