Periodontist - Brooklyn
2272 Hendrickson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 253-3333

Stages of Disease

HEALTH

• Coral pink color
• Gums hug teeth tightly
• No bleeding

  
  

GINGIVITIS

• Bleeding while brushing or during probing
• Inflamed, sensitive gums
• Possible bad breath/taste

MILD PERIODONTITIS

• More pronounced gingival bleeding, swelling
• Gums may begin to pull away from teeth
• Bad breath/taste
• Pockets 4-6 mm deep

MODERATE PERIODONTITIS

• Teeth may look longer due to gum recession
• Gum boils or abscesses may develop
• Bad breath, bad taste
• Teeth may begin to drift and show spaces
• Pockets 4-6 mm deep

ADVANCED PERIODONTITIS

• Teeth may become mobile or loose
• Constant bad breath and bad taste
• Teeth sensitive due to exposed roots
• Pockets > 6mm deep
• Some teeth may be extracted (pulled)