HEALTH
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Coral pink color
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Gums hug teeth tightly
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No bleeding
GINGIVITIS
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Bleeding while brushing or during probing
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Inflamed, sensitive gums
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Possible bad breath/taste
MILD PERIODONTITIS
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More pronounced gingival bleeding, swelling
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Gums may begin to pull away from teeth
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Bad breath/taste
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Pockets 3-4 mm deep
MODERATE PERIODONTITIS
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Teeth may look longer due to gum recession
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Gum boils or abscesses may develop
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Bad breath, bad taste
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Teeth may begin to drift and show spaces
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Pockets 4-6 mm deep
ADVANCED PERIODONTITIS
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Teeth may become mobile or loose
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Constant bad breath and bad taste
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Teeth sensitive due to exposed roots
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Pockets > 6mm deep
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Some teeth may be extracted (pulled)
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