What do healthy teeth and gums look like?
– Red, swollen gums – Bleeding gums – Bad taste – Bad breath – Gum shrinkage – Loose teeth – Teeth drifting apart The classic sign of gingivitis – red swollen gums which bleed on brushing – is often the first indication of periodontal disease. Gum shrinkage and loosened teeth occur at the later stage of periodontitis, which may arise if measures have not been taken to control plaque, the underlying cause of periodontal disease.
